The Los Angeles Kings (3-3-3) and Chicago Blackhawks (4-2-2) face off at United Center on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings fell to the Nashville Predators 5-4 in a shootout in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we think will emerge with the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.
Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this game expects 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 (3-3-3 overall) have a 3-3-6 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Los Angeles has five points (2-1-1) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Kings recorded only one goal, they lost.
- Los Angeles finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Kings have scored more than two goals in five games (2-0-3, seven points).
- In the six games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 3-1-2 record (eight points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 1-3-2 (four points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in three games. The Kings went 2-0-1 in those matchups (five points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have posted a record of 1-2-3 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 4-2-2.
- Chicago has earned five points (2-2-1) in its five games decided by one goal.
- Chicago has earned three points (1-2-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals four times, earning seven points from those matchups (3-0-1).
- This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in five games and registered seven points with a record of 3-1-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 1-0-1 (three points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 3-2-1 to register seven points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.78 | Goals Scored | 3.13 | 15th |
| 21st | 3.33 | Goals Allowed | 2.38 | 3rd |
| 7th | 30 | Shots | 24.5 | 30th |
| 15th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 27th |
| 10th | 24% | Power Play % | 18.52% | 22nd |
| 25th | 70.27% | Penalty Kill % | 83.78% | 12th |
Kings vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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