The Chicago Blackhawks will try to be nasty hosts on Monday when the Los Angeles Kings pay a visit to United Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Los Angeles Kings in this one, they Kings listed earlier today as favorites of -111 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.8-2 victory for the Kings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Chicago Blackhawks are 25-26-8 overall while the Los Angeles Kings are 31-22-5. As for the totals, Chicago is 26-30-3 on the OU, and Los Angeles is 26-30-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Los Angeles injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 24-ranked Chicago Blackhawks and the No. 11-rated Los Angeles Kings in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Chicago Blackhawks No. 19-ranked offense (2.86 goals per game) against a Los Angeles Kings defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.5 goals per game allowed. The Blackhawks Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.13% rate while the Kings have a 83.42% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 4-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Sabres. Bettors on Los Angeles at -146 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
The Blackhawks were a 7-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Capitals. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Chicago at +102 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Winnipeg, Tuesday, February 20th
Chicago home to Ottawa, Wednesday, February 21st