The Chicago Blackhawks (19-44-5) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (34-22-11) on Tuesday, March 19th. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on NBCS. The Blackhawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kings are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Stars. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Blackhawks vs Kings

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

On the season, the Blackhawks have a record of 19-44-5, which puts them in 8th place in the Central Division and 15th in the Western Conference. When playing on the road, Chicago has struggled, going just 5-26-1.

As the underdog, the Blackhawks have gone 16-43-5 this season and have lost four of their last six games. Over their last ten games, Chicago has gone 4-6.

Chicago enters this game with a puck line record of 31-37 and an average scoring margin of -1.4 goals per game. So far, the Blackhawks have been the underdog in 64 of their 68 games and have gone 29-35 against the puck line as the underdog.

On the road, the Blackhawks have gone just 10-22 against the puck line and have an average scoring margin of -2.2 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Chicago’s puck line record is just 3-7.

In their last game, the Blackhawks were the hosts against the Sharks, and they came away with a 5-2 win. The first period saw the Blackhawks being held without a goal, but they turned things around offensively by scoring one time in the second period and four goals in the third. All five goals came at even strength. They finished with 31 shots on goal and had 15 turnovers.

Coming into the game favored by -1.5, Chicago also managed to pick up a victory against the puck line. With a combined total of 7 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 6 goals set for the game.

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Playing at home this season, the Kings have gone 14-11-7 and have been favored in 45 of their 67 games. In the Western Conference standings, Los Angeles is currently in 7th place and has a record of 34-22-11. Against other Western Conference teams, the Kings have gone 18-18 this season and 9-8 against divisional opponents.

Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 5-5 and have gone 2-3 in their last five games. In their last three games, Los Angeles has gone 1-2. For the season, the Kings have been favored in 45 games and have gone 23-15-7 when favored.

At home this season, the Kings have gone just 13-19 against the puck line. So far, their average scoring differential at home is just +.2 goals per game.

So far, the Kings have been favored in 45 games and have gone 16-29 against the puck line in those games. Overall, they have 23 wins by multiple goals.

Coming off a 4-1 loss on the road to the Stars, the Kings are hoping to bounce back today. In the first and second periods, the Kings didn’t score a goal, but they managed to break the drought with one goal in the third period. Against Dallas, Los Angeles’ offense scored their only goal at even strength. They recorded 28 shots on goal overall.

As the underdog, Los Angeles suffered both a straight-up and loss vs. the puck line. With a combined total of 5 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 6.

Chicago Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Blackhawks come into the game at 2.2 goals per contest placing 31st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 30th position in the league. Looking at how the Blackhawks’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 27th in power play goals and 26th in shorthanded goals.

The Blackhawks’ over/under record this season is 27-39-2. For the season, they have had 35 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 5.5. Overall, their games are averaging5.8 goals per game.

Kings Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Kings have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 6th in the league. Coming into the game, the Kings have a 22-16 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 10-5.

The Kings’ over/under record this season is 23-41-3. For the season, they have had 34 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 5.5. Overall, their games are averaging5.7 goals per game.

Chicago Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Blackhawks head into the game ranked 5th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against Chicago. So far, they are 27th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Los Angeles defense takes on the Blackhawks ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.3 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 4th in shutouts, with 6 shutouts.

Blackhawks vs Kings Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• Through their last three home contests, the Kings offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
• The last five games that Los Angeles was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Blackhawks vs Kings Prediction

When it comes to a straight moneyline bet, look no further than the Kings. Nevertheless, given the payout of -378, you could also think about incorporating this bet into a parlay.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Blackhawks to cover. Even in the event of a Kings victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Blackhawks should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

---

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

---

* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.