Kings vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 4

The Los Angeles Kings (12-7-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a loss. The Kings are coming off a 3-1 defeat to the Washington Capitals, while the Blackhawks fell to the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in a shootout in their most recent outing.

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Here is our pick for who will clinch the win in Thursday's matchup.

The Blackhawks' offense has scored 30 goals in their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 35 goals. They have registered 32 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (18.8%). They are 3-4-3 over those games.

Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Kings 3, Blackhawks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Kings (-210)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings (12-7-7 overall) have a 5-7-12 record in games that have gone to overtime.
• Los Angeles is 8-2-2 (18 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
• In the six games this season the Kings recorded only one goal, they went 1-4-1 (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 at least three goals (to record 22 points).
• In the 11 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 6-3-2 to record 14 points.
• In the 17 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 6-6-5 (17 points).
• The Kings have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 6-0-2 to record 14 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks (11-9-6 overall) have posted a record of 1-6-7 in contests that have needed OT this season.
• Chicago has earned 10 points (3-5-4) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Blackhawks registered just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
• When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned four points (1-3-2 record).
• The Blackhawks have earned 24 points in their 17 games with at least three goals scored.
• This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 6-4-3 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-2-3 (nine 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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Kings vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

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