The Los Angeles Kings (12-7-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off of a loss. The Kings fell to the Washington Capitals 3-1 in their last game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

The Blackhawks are 3-4-3 over the past 10 games, scoring 30 total goals (six power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 18.8%). They have allowed 35 goals to their opponents.

Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Kings 3, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-214)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have a 12-7-7 record overall, with a 5-7-12 record in games that have gone to overtime.
In the 12 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-2-2 record (good for 18 points).
In the six games this season the Kings scored only one goal, they went 1-4-1 (three points).
Los Angeles has taken six points from the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (3-3-0 record).
The Kings have scored at least three goals 14 times, and are 8-0-6 in those games (to register 22 points).
In the 11 games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 14 points after finishing 6-3-2.
In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 6-6-5 (17 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 6-0-2 to record 14 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a record of 11-9-6 this season and are 1-6-7 in overtime matchups.
Chicago has earned 10 points (3-5-4) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
Chicago has four points (1-3-2) when scoring two goals this season.
The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals 17 times, earning 24 points from those matchups (10-3-4).
This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games and picked up 15 points with a record of 6-4-3.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-2-3 (nine points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 8-7-3 to record 19 points.

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