The Los Angeles Kings (12-7-7) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. 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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Before watching this matchup, here’s a glimpse at which team we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday’s action on the ice.

Over the last 10 outings for the Blackhawks, their offense has totaled 30 goals while their defense has allowed 35 (they have a 3-4-3 record in those games). In 32 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (18.8% success rate).

Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Kings 3, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-228)
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 are 12-7-7 overall and 5-7-12 in overtime contests.
Los Angeles is 8-2-2 (18 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
The six times this season the Kings finished a game with 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 more than two goals in 14 games (8-0-6, 22 points).
In the 11 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 6-3-2 record (14 points).
In the 17 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 6-6-5 (17 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 6-0-2 (14 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (11-9-6 overall) have posted a record of 1-6-7 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
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.
When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they’ve earned four points (1-3-2 record).
The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 6-4-3 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-2-3 (nine points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 18 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Kings vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

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