Kings vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 27

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The Chicago Blackhawks (3-8, on a three-game losing streak) host the Los Angeles Kings (3-5-2) at United Center. The matchup on Tuesday, Oct. 27 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's game.

Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final tally of Kings 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kings (-110)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks are 1-0-1 in overtime matchups as part of a 3-8 overall record.
  • Chicago is 1-2-0 (two points) in its three games decided by one goal.
  • In the two games this season the Blackhawks scored just one goal, they lost both times.
  • Chicago has lost all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Blackhawks are 3-1-0 in the four games when they have scored more than two goals (to record six points).
  • In the three games when Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (six points).
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Chicago is winless (0-1-0).
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 3-7-0 to record six points.

Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings have a 3-5-2 record this season and are 1-2-3 in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • Los Angeles has earned four points (1-1-2) in its four games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Kings recorded just one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
  • The Kings have earned seven points in their five games with three or more goals scored.
  • Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal in three games this season and has registered five points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots opponents, Los Angeles is 0-2-1 (one point) this season.
  • The Kings have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 2-3-1 to record five points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Blackhawks Rank Blackhawks AVG Kings AVG Kings Rank
31st 2.18 Goals Scored 2.70 26th
31st 3.91 Goals Allowed 3.50 25th
31st 21.4 Shots 27.1 18th
29th 30.6 Shots Allowed 28.8 23rd
32nd 8.33% Power Play % 16.67% 25th
20th 76.47% Penalty Kill % 63.33% 32nd

Kings vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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