The Los Angeles Kings (43-27-11) are heavily favored (-380 moneyline odds to win) when they host a game against the Chicago Blackhawks (23-53-5), who have +300 moneyline odds, on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and BSW.
Check out the Kings-Blackhawks matchup on ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and BSW.
Kings vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds
- When: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and BSW
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
- TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and BSW
- Favorite: Kings (-380)
- Underdog: Blackhawks (+300)
- Over/under: 6
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Kings and Blackhawks Betting Trends
- In 41 of 81 matches this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
- Chicago has played 40 games this season that finished with over 6 goals.
- These teams average 5.2 goals per match combined, 0.8 less than this game’s total.
- These teams give up a combined six goals per game, zero more than this game’sgame’s total.
- The Kings have won 33 of their 57 games when favored on the moneyline this season (57.9%).
- This season the Blackhawks have been an underdog 74 times, and won 18, or 24.3%, of those games.
Kings Stats & Insights
- The Kings are ranked 19th in the league with 249 goals this season, an average of 3.1 per contest.
- On defense, the Kings are one of the best units in NHL competition, conceding 206 goals to rank third.
- With a +43 goal differential, they’re ranked ninth-best in the league.
- The Kings convert 9.6% of their shots, ranking 22nd in the league.
- The Kings have earned seven shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 18.9 hits and 15.6 blocked shots per game.
- In the past 10 games, the Kings have secured 75.0% of the possible points with a 5-5-0 record.
- They are scoring at a 2.8 goals-per-game average (28 total) over that span.
- Over on the defensive end, the Kings have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) over those 10 matchups.
Blackhawks Stats & Insights
- The Blackhawks have scored 174 goals this season (2.2 per game) to rank 32nd in the NHL.
- The Blackhawks have allowed 3.5 goals per game, 284 total, which ranks 29th among league teams.
- They have a -110 goal differential, which ranks 31st in the league.
- The 8.1% shooting percentage the Blackhawks have amassed ranks 32nd in the league.
- The Blackhawks have shut out their opponent once this season. As a team, they are averaging 19.4 hits and 16.4 blocked shots per game.
- In their past 10 matchups, the Blackhawks have gone 3-7-0 to earn 65.0% of the possible points.
- They have averaged 1.8 goals per game (18 total) during that span.
- Over on the defensive end, the Blackhawks have allowed 27 goals (2.7 per game) in those 10 outings.
Kings Key Players to Watch
- A leading contributor this season for Los Angeles, Kevin Fiala has scored 73 points in 81 games (29 goals and 44 assists).
- Adrian Kempe has 27 goals and 46 assists to total 73 points (0.9 per game).
- Cam Talbot has a record of 26-20-6. He has allowed 126 goals (2.47 goals against average) and racked up 1351 saves.
Kings Player Props
- Kevin Fiala Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
- Kevin Fiala Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)
- Adrian Kempe Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -238, Under Odds: +180)
- Adrian Kempe Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
- Anze Kopitar Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
- Anze Kopitar Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
Blackhawks Key Players to Watch
- Chicago’s Connor Bedard has totaled 39 assists and 22 goals in 67 games, good for 61 points.
- Philipp Kurashev’s 55 points this season, including 18 goals and 37 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
- Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 18-31-4 on the season, giving up 160 goals (3.0 goals against average) and compiling 1562 saves with a .907 save percentage (27th in the league).
Blackhawks Player Props
- Nick Foligno Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
- Nick Foligno Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +220, Under Odds: -298)
Kings vs. Blackhawks Injuries
- Kings: Pheonix Copley: Knee (Out For Season), Carl Grundstrom: Lower Body (Out)
- Blackhawks: Taylor Hall: Knee (Out For Season), Reese Johnson: Concussion (Questionable)
Kings vs. Blackhawks Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Kings (-1.5)
- Pick OU:
Under (6)
- Score Prediction:
Kings 5 – Blackhawks 1
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