Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Kings vs. Blackhawks NHL Odds
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(38-26-10) Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks (24-37-11)
Date: Friday, April 12th
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: United Center
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Kings -145 | Blackhawks +125(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Kings -1.5 +170 | Blackhawks +1.5 -200
NHL Betting Total: 5.5
The Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks face off on Tuesday in an NHL showdown at the United Center. When these two teams faced off on March 24th it was the Blackhawks that won 4-3 in a shootout.
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings come into this game with a 38-26-10 record overall and away from home they are 20-10-6. The Kings have had a nice season but they are struggling a bit having lost three games in a row.
In the last game against the Wild the defense really struggled giving up six goals and even though the offense scored three goals it wasn’t enough as they were defeated. The Kings are averaging 2.81 goals while their defense is giving up 2.84 goals per game. The defense has been good for this team but the offense has been an issue overall this season.
Anze Kopitar has been the top player for the Kings this season putting up 18 assists and 43 assists. In this game if the Kings want to win, they are going to need the offense to be good early.
Chicago Blackhawks
On the other side of this matchup is the Chicago Blackhawks who sit with a 24-37-11 record overall and at home they have gone 11-19-6. The Blackhawks have lost seven games in a row including a game against the Arizona Coyotes.
In the last game against the Dallas Stars, the defense gave up six goals and that led to the two goal defeat. Chicago is averaging 2.61 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.51 goals per game.
The top player this season for Chicago has been Patrick Kane who has scored 22 goals and added 60 assists. Alex DeBrincat has also scored 39 goals and added 28 assists.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Blackhawks are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
- Over is 6-1 in Blackhawks last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Blackhawks last 7 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Blackhawks last 6 Tuesday games.
- Kings are 1-6 in their last 7 Tuesday games.
Free Los Angeles Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL Prediction:
The Blackhawks are really struggling coming into this game and there is no reason to believe it’s going to change in this game. Look for the Blackhawks defense to struggle and the Kings are going to score five or six goals. Back the Kings on the puck line.
Overview 4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Kings -1.5
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