The Blackhawks and Kings are set to face off at 10:00 ET on NBCS. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Kings as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, March 19th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:

  • The Kings enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
  • Take the Kings on the moneyline
  • On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)

Is a Road Win Possible for Chicago?

Chicago comes into this game with an overall record of 19-44-5, which puts them in 15th place in the Western Conference and 8th in the Central Division. On the road, the Blackhawks have gone just 5-26-1 this season. Over their last ten games, Chicago has gone 4-6, and they have won three straight games when they have been favored on the moneyline.

So far this season, the Blackhawks have been the underdog in 64 of their 68 games and have gone 16-43-5 in those games. In their last five games, Chicago has gone 3-2, and they are 2-1 in their last three games.

Chicago enters the game with an overall puck line record of 31-37 and a road puck line record of 10-22. Their average scoring margin for the season is -1.4 goals per game.

So far, the Blackhawks have been the underdog in 64 games and have gone 29-35 against the puck line as the underdog. In their last 10 road games, Chicago has a puck line record of just 3-7.

For the season, Chicago’s games have finished with an average of 5.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.1. Overall, the Blackhawks have an over/under record of 27-39-2.

Across the Blackhawks last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.

The Blackhawks come into the game scoring an average of 2.2 goals per game, putting them 31st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 30th in the league. Coming into the game, the Blackhawks have a 4-13 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 15-29.

Chicago will be looking for a good game from Connor Bedard who leads the team in scoring with 21 goals, ranking 80th in the NHL. Bedard also comes into the game with 32 assists.

Los Angeles defense takes on the Blackhawks ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.3 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 4th in shutouts, with 6 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Petr Mrazek has started 44 games this season. His current record stands at 15-25, and his save percentage is 0.964%.

Can Los Angeles Secure a Home Victory?

In the Western Conference, the Kings are currently in 7th place with 79 points and a record of 34-22-11. Against other Western Conference teams, Los Angeles has gone 18-18 on the year. In their last 10 games, the Kings have gone 5-5, and over their last five games, they have gone 2-3. At home this season, the Kings have gone 14-11-7.

When favored this season, the Kings have gone 23-15-7, and they have been favored in 45 of their 67 games. In their division, the Kings are in 3rd place with a record of 9-8. In their last three games, the Kings have gone 1-2.

Los Angeles comes into this game with a puck line record of 31-36 this year. So far, they have had 23 wins by multiple goals and their average scoring margin is +.4 goals per game. When playing at home, the Kings have gone 13-19 against the puck line.

Over their last ten games at home, the Kings have a puck line record of 5-5. In their last five games at home, the team is 3-2 against the puck line. Overall, the Kings have been favored in 45 games this year and their puck line record as the favorite is 16-29.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Los Angeles is 5.7. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Kings come in with an over/under record of 23-41-3.

Across the Blackhawks last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.

When looking at their offense, the Kings have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 6th in the league. This season, the Kings have a 22-16 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 10-5 record.

Los Angeles will be looking for a good game from Trevor Moore who leads the team in scoring with 25 goals, ranking 43rd in the NHL. Moore also comes into the game with 20 assists.

Los Angeles defense takes on the Blackhawks ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.3 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 4th in shutouts, with 6 shutouts.

Goalie David Rittich gets the start and has made 18 starts this season. His record at this point is 10-5, and his save percentage is 0.455%.