Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks Picks and Prediction for Sunday, October 26, 2025
We have a Western Conference NHL showdown as the Los Angeles Kings, standing in sixth place of the Pacific Division with a 3-3-2 record, clash with the Central Division’s fourth-place Chicago Blackhawks, who bring a 4-2-2 record to center ice for our Kings vs. Blackhawks prediction. Set inside the United Center on October 26th at 7:00 PM ET, fans can catch the action live on ESPN+. This will be the first of three meetings between these teams this year as they play again on Dec. 4. Skate to an edge with NHL picks for the Los Angeles Kings at the Chicago Blackhawks.
WRITTEN BEFORE SATURDAY’S GAME
Kings Looking to Get Going
The Los Angeles Kings, positioned in sixth place in the Pacific Division with a 3-3-2 record, head into this game looking to continue playing well. The latest game against the Dallas Stars on the road in overtime 3-2 was a win as they were able to record a pair of points despite allowing two power play goals. That was the third straight overtime game.
Offensively, Los Angeles has been doing a poor job at finding the back of the net, averaging 2.63 goals per game, which is tied for 26th in the NHL. The Kings’ power play has been at a strong level, converting at a 27.6% clip, showcasing their ability to take advantage of their opponent’s mistakes at times. Their defensive game shows they are going to need to improve, conceding an average of 3.25 goals against per game, highlighting that this is going to put more pressure on the offense to step up.
On the goaltending front, goaltender Anton Forsberg is going to be in the net for this game and is 1-1-1 with a .880 save percentage and 3.89 goals per game given up. Los Angeles is struggling to defend and needs to improve if they wants to continue winning games.
Injury Report for Los Angeles
- Defenseman Kyle Burroughs: Upper Body (OUT)
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Blackhawks Starting Off Strong
The Chicago Blackhawks, playing at a strong level up to this point as they are in fourth place in the Central Division with a 4-2-2 record early on, face a team that is playing at a middling level. Their recent game on the road against the Lightning, a 3-2 win, reflects a team that can secure a victory against a solid team. Center Frank Nazar is leading the franchise with nine points (four goals, five assists). The Blackhawks will be testing their depth as four players are injured and two are going to miss this game with an injury.
Chicago sits in 14th place in the league for goals scored, averaging 3.13 goals per game. The Blackhawks’ power play, operating at an 18.5% success rate, and their penalty kill at 83.8%, highlight areas of the game that are stepping up thus far.
Goaltending is one of the team’s strong suits, with Spencer Knight doing an excellent job this year as he is 3-2-1 with a .937 save percentage and 1.97 goals allowed per game. This team needs to continue playing well on both sides of the ice to continue racking up points.
Injury Report for Chicago
- Left winger Tyler Bertuzzi: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Center Jason Dickinson: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Goalie Laurent Brossoit: Hip (OUT)
- Defenseman Shea Weber: Ankle (OUT)
Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks Pick
Spread Pick for Kings vs. Blackhawks
- Los Angeles Kings to win (5 units)
When diving into the power play percentage throughout the season, there is a gap as Los Angeles is seventh in the NHL with a 27.3 power play percentage, while Chicago is 23rd with an 18.5 power play percentage up to this point. Los Angeles had an overtime period in each of their previous three games, as well as four of the last five games. Despite that, they are going to be able to play well as they are the more enduranced team in this matchup as well. The Kings have won six of the last eight games against the Blackhawks, so go with the Los Angeles Kings to record the victory here.
Over/Under Pick for Kings vs. Blackhawks
- Under (4 units)
Spencer Knight and Anton Forsberg should be able to step up throughout the three periods and limit the number of goals allowed in this matchup. The Kings are 13th with 28.8 shot attempts per game, while the Blackhawks are just 30th with just 24.5 shot attempts per game. With strong goaltending and offenses that are not applying much pressure, the over is going to be hard to hit. All in all, go with the under as the better bet to make.
