Kings vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 26

The Los Angeles Kings (3-3-3) and Chicago Blackhawks (4-2-2) face off at United Center on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings fell to the Nashville Predators 5-4 in a shootout in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we think will emerge with the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this game expects a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Kings 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+133)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings (3-3-3 overall) have a 3-3-6 record in matchups that have required overtime.
  • Los Angeles has five points (2-1-1) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Kings recorded only one goal, they lost.
  • Los Angeles finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Kings have scored more than two goals in five games (2-0-3, seven points).
  • In the six games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 3-1-2 record (eight points).
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 1-3-2 (four points).
  • The Kings' opponents have had more shots in three games. The Kings went 2-0-1 in those matchups (five points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have posted a record of 1-2-3 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 4-2-2.
  • Chicago has earned five points (2-2-1) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • Chicago has earned three points (1-2-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals four times, earning seven points from those matchups (3-0-1).
  • This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in five games and registered seven points with a record of 3-1-1.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 1-0-1 (three points).
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 3-2-1 to register seven points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Kings Rank Kings AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
23rd 2.78 Goals Scored 3.13 15th
21st 3.33 Goals Allowed 2.38 3rd
7th 30 Shots 24.5 30th
15th 27.9 Shots Allowed 31.1 27th
10th 24% Power Play % 18.52% 22nd
25th 70.27% Penalty Kill % 83.78% 12th

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