The Los Angeles Kings (3-3-3), coming off a 5-4 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators, visit the Chicago Blackhawks (4-2-2) at United Center on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks knocked off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in their most recent game.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which team will secure the win in Sunday's hockey action.

Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Kings 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+133)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have finished 3-3-6 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 3-3-3.
In the four games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-1-1 record (good for five points).
In the one game this season the Kings scored only one goal, they lost.
Los Angeles finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
The Kings have scored more than two goals five times, and are 2-0-3 in those games (to record seven points).
In the six games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 3-1-2 record (eight points).
In the six games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 1-3-2 (four points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 2-0-1 to register five points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have earned a record of 1-2-3 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 4-2-2.
In the five games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up five points.
When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-2-1 record).
The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in four games, earning seven points from those contests.
This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in five games has a record of 3-1-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 1-0-1 (three points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Blackhawks went 3-2-1 in those contests (seven points).

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