The Chicago Blackhawks (18-43-5) host the Los Angeles Kings (33-21-11) in one of just two NHL games on the NHL schedule Friday. The Kings are third in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division, while the Blackhawks are among the NHL picks to finish last in the league and win the draft lottery. The Kings beat the Blackhawks 2-1 on January 22, a must-watch for the upcoming scores and odds.
Kings vs Blackhawks Picks
- Kings ML (-265)
- Over 5.5 (-120)
- Connor Bedard over 2.5 shots (-160)
- Trevor Moore over 0.5 points (-132)
Cam Talbot (2.49 GAA, .916 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Kings and Arvid Soderblom (3.88 GAA, .879 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Blackhawks. Let’s take a look at the NHL Vegas odds for the game and the Kings vs Blackhawks picks and parlays.
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds
Los Angeles are betting favorites in the Kings vs Blackhawks picks and parlays with -265 moneyline odds and -1.5 (-105) puck line odds. The Blackhawks are +225 moneyline underdogs with +1.5 (-115) puck line odds. The total is 5.5, with over and under odds of -130 and +130, respectively according to BetUS.
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Picks & Parlays
LA Kings vs CHI Blackhawks Picks
- Los Angeles Kings (-265)
LA Kings vs CHI Blackhawks Parlays
- Kings ML (-265)
- Over 5.5 (-120)
- Connor Bedard over 2.5 shots (-160)
- Trevor Moore over 0.5 points (-132)
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Information
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks
Location of the game: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Date & Time: Friday, March 15 at 8:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet (Canada)
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Analysis
Los Angeles hasn’t been playing its best hockey as of late, but they’re among the best NHL teams on the road this season with a record of 19-10-4. Chicago, meanwhile, is just 13-17-4 at the United Center. They’ve won consecutive games on the Chicago Blackhawks schedule at home, but those have been against the Arizona Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks. Chicago has just one win in its last five NHL games against the Los Angeles Kings picks.
The Los Angeles Kings are better than Chicago in almost all offensive and defensive categories. Los Angeles is T19th in goals (3.02) and third in goals allowed (2.6), while the Chicago Blackhawks are last in goals (2.18) and 29th in goals allowed (3.55). Kevin Fiala leads the Kings in NHL player stats with 57 points (21 goals, 36 assists). Connor Bedard, despite missing 14 games, is the Blackhawks scoring leader with 51 points (20 goals, 31 assists).
Carl Grundstorm and Viktor Arvidsson are on the NHL injury report for the Kings and Connor Murphy, Taylor Hall, and Reese Johnson are out for the Blackhawks.
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Picks
Los Angeles has won four of its last five games against the Blackhawks and should have no trouble at least covering the ML in the Kings vs Blackhawks picks and parlays. They’re one of the best NHL teams on the road and need wins to hold their spot in the NHL playoffs. While the Kings have been under the 5.5 total in four consecutive games, the Blackhawks have been over it in three of their last four games and have 14 goals in their last two games.
Bedard, meanwhile, has eight points in his last two games and is proving why he was considered a generational player before the 2023 NHL Draft. He’ll find the scoresheet once again against the Kings. Moore has points in five of his last night games and 10 shots in his last two contests while averaging more than 18 minutes a night.
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