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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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