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 each team heading into the game following a loss. The Kings are coming off a 3-1 defeat to the Washington Capitals, while the Blackhawks fell to the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in a shootout in their most recent outing.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday’s contest.

Over the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have recorded a 3-4-3 record after scoring 30 total goals (six power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 18.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 35 goals in those games.

Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

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

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-230)
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 matchups that have gone to overtime.
Los Angeles has 18 points (8-2-2) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the six games this season the Kings registered only one goal, they went 1-4-1 (three points).
Los Angeles has finished 3-3-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering six points).
The Kings have scored at least three goals 14 times, and are 8-0-6 in those games (to record 22 points).
In the 11 games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 6-3-2 record (14 points).
When it has 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 have posted a record of 1-6-7 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 11-9-6.
In the 12 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned four points (1-3-2 record).
The Blackhawks have scored at least three 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 registered 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 register 19 points.

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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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