Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction and Picks - December 4, 2025
Thursday evening National Hockey League action, and we have a Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings prediction ready to rock and roll. Chicago comes in off a 4-3 shootout loss to Vegas on the road to fall to 11-15 on the year. The Kings are off a 3-1 home loss to Washington, and they are now 12-14 on the season. These teams met back in October, and the Kings won that game on the road by a score of 3-1. Read on to see our Blackhawks vs Kings prediction.
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Blackhawks Take Tough Loss To Vegas
Chicago’s most recent game was a 4–3 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on December 2, where Connor Bedard scored his 17th goal of the season and Tyler Bertuzzi added another tally, but the Hawks couldn’t hold a late lead. Braeden Bowman tied the game for Vegas in the final minutes, and Chicago came up short in the shootout despite Spencer Knight’s 25 saves.
The Blackhawks have been a dangerous offensive team this season, averaging 3.2 goals per game (9th) and ranking 9th on the power play at 22.8%. Bedard has been the centerpiece, piling up 38 points (17 goals, 21 assists), while Bertuzzi has chipped in 14 goals and continues to be a steady secondary scorer. Frank Nazar and Teuvo Teravainen have added depth scoring, and Chicago’s ability to convert on the man advantage has kept them competitive even when their shot totals are modest (25.3 per game, 27th). Their faceoff struggles (47.2%, 28th) remain a concern, but the Hawks have shown they can strike quickly when given space.
Defensively, Chicago has been solid enough to stay in games, allowing 2.9 goals per game (13th) and boasting one of the league’s better penalty kills at 84.4% (5th). Knight has been strong in net with a .917 save percentage, and the team has managed to limit damage despite giving up 30.2 shots per game (27th). Discipline has been an issue, with 303 penalty minutes (3rd most), but their PK has often bailed them out. Against Los Angeles, Chicago will lean heavily on Bedard’s playmaking and hope their special teams can tilt the balance in a matchup where the Kings thrive defensively.
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Kings Can't Find Their Offense Against Washington
The Kings’ last game was a 3–1 loss to the Washington Capitals on December 2, where Adrian Kempe scored their lone goal in the second period, but Anthony Beauvillier’s third‑period strike put Washington ahead for good. Darcy Kuemper made 22 saves, but Los Angeles couldn’t generate much offense and saw their five‑game point streak snapped.
Los Angeles has struggled offensively this season, averaging just 2.7 goals per game (27th) and ranking near the bottom on the power play at 14.1% (28th). Kevin Fiala leads the team with 18 points, while Kempe has chipped in nine goals, but overall scoring depth has been inconsistent. The Kings do generate shots at a decent clip (28.7 per game, 14th) and win 48.9% of faceoffs (20th), but their inability to finish has kept them from climbing higher in the Pacific Division standings.
Defensively, however, the Kings have been excellent, allowing only 2.6 goals per game (4th) and limiting opponents to 26 shots per game (6th). Their penalty kill sits at 81.2% (14th), and Kuemper has been steady with a .908 save percentage. Discipline has been a strength, with just 183 penalty minutes (fewest in the league), which keeps their PK from being overworked. Against Chicago, Los Angeles will rely on its defensive structure and goaltending to slow down Bedard and the Hawks’ power play, hoping their offense can do just enough to secure the win at home.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Pick
Blackhawks vs Kings Moneyline Pick
- LA Kings -1.5 (5 Units)
The Kings -1.5 looks like a sharp play because Los Angeles has been one of the league’s most reliable defensive teams, and that structure gives them a strong edge against Chicago. Even in their 3–1 loss to Washington, the Kings limited the Capitals to just 23 shots and kept the game tight until the third period. On the season, they allow only 2.6 goals per game (4th) and rank 6th in shots against (26.0), with Darcy Kuemper providing steady goaltending. Their discipline also stands out — fewest penalty minutes in the NHL — which keeps their penalty kill fresh and minimizes chances for opponents to swing momentum. Against a Blackhawks team that leans heavily on Connor Bedard’s scoring, the Kings’ ability to shut down top threats makes them well-positioned to win by multiple goals.
Chicago has been dangerous offensively, averaging 3.2 goals per game (9th), but their defense has been shaky, allowing 30.2 shots per game (27th) and piling up penalties (303 minutes, 3rd most). That’s a bad recipe against a Kings team that thrives on controlling pace and capitalizing on mistakes. Bedard can create magic, but Los Angeles has the depth and defensive balance to frustrate him, while Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala provide enough scoring punch to take advantage of Chicago’s lapses. With the Kings’ defensive consistency and home‑ice advantage, laying the puck line at -1.5 feels justified, as their style sets up well to grind down the Hawks and pull away late.
Blackhawks vs Kings Over/Under Pick
- Under 5.5 (4 Units)
The Under 5.5 looks like the right angle because both Chicago and Los Angeles bring contrasting strengths that point toward a lower‑scoring game. The Blackhawks average 3.2 goals per game (9th) but generate only 25.3 shots per game (27th), and their offense has leaned heavily on Connor Bedard’s production. On the other side, the Kings have struggled to score consistently, sitting at just 2.7 goals per game (27th) with one of the league’s weakest power plays at 14.1%. What really tilts this matchup toward the under is Los Angeles’ defensive structure — they allow only 2.6 goals per game (4th) and limit opponents to 26 shots per game (6th), while Chicago’s penalty kill ranks 5th at 84.4%. With both teams capable of shutting down opportunities and the Kings often grinding games into low‑event battles, the Under 5.5 has strong value.
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