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The Los Angeles Kings (12-8-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-9-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings fell to the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in their last game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blackhawks have put up a 4-4-2 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 29 total goals (six power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 18.8%) while conceding 32 goals to their opponents.
Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Kings 3, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-219)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have gone 5-7-12 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 12-8-7.
- 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 scored only 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 exactly two goals (registering six points).
- The Kings are 8-0-6 in the 14 games when they have scored three or more goals (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 games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 6-6-5 (17 points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Kings finished 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 only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-3-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored more than two 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' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Blackhawks finished 8-7-3 in those matchups (19 points).
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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 | 25th |
| 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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