The Los Angeles Kings (12-8-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-9-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings fell to the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in their last game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

The Blackhawks have put up a 4-4-2 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 29 total goals (six power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 18.8%) while conceding 32 goals to their opponents.

Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Kings 3, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-219)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have gone 5-7-12 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 12-8-7.
In the 13 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-3-2 record (good for 18 points).
In the seven games this season the Kings scored only one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
Los Angeles has finished 3-3-0 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
The Kings are 8-0-6 in the 14 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 22 points).
In the 11 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 14 points after finishing 6-3-2.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 6-6-5 (17 points).
The Kings' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Kings finished 6-1-2 in those contests (14 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 1-6-7 record in overtime games this season and a 12-9-6 overall record.
Chicago has earned 12 points (4-5-4) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-3-2 record).
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 17 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 14 games and registered 17 points with a record of 7-4-3.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 4-2-3 (11 points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Blackhawks finished 8-7-3 in those matchups (19 points).

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