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The Los Angeles Kings (12-8-7), coming off a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-9-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in their most recent outing.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blackhawks have totaled 29 goals during their last 10 outings, while allowing 32 goals. A total of 32 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in six power-play goals (18.8%). They are 4-4-2 over those games.
Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final score of Kings 3, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-198)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings are 5-7-12 in overtime games on their way to a 12-8-7 overall record.
- 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 recorded just 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 two goals (registering six points).
- The Kings have scored three or more goals 14 times, and are 8-0-6 in those games (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 the 17 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 6-6-5 (17 points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Kings went 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 just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- Chicago has earned six points (2-3-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three 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 have been outshot by opponents 18 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.56 | Goals Scored | 3.15 | 11th |
| 4th | 2.59 | Goals Allowed | 2.81 | 10th |
| 15th | 28.5 | Shots | 25.7 | 28th |
| 8th | 26.4 | Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 27th |
| 32nd | 12.94% | Power Play % | 23.17% | 9th |
| 22nd | 80% | Penalty Kill % | 85.26% | 4th |
Kings vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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