Kings vs. Blackhawks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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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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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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