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Planning on watching today's Blackhawks and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Kings being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Blackhawks.<h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Thursday, April 18th.<h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Kings being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Chicago?</h3>Chicago comes into tonight's game with an overall record of 23-53-5, including a 15-34 record against Western Conference opponents. The Blackhawks are currently in 15th place in the Western Conference and have lost five straight games. On the road this season, Chicago has gone just 7-32-1.

As the underdog, the Blackhawks have gone 19-52-5 this season and have lost five straight games when they are the underdog.Chicago enters the game with a puck line record of 35-46, including going 0-5 against the puck line in their last five games. So far this season, the Blackhawks have gone 23-18 against the puck line on the road, and their average scoring margin on the road is at -2.0 goals per game.

This season, the Blackhawks have gone just 2-3 against the puck line as the underdog and have gone 12-28 against the puck line on the road. In their 76 games as the underdog, Chicago has gone 33-43 against the puck line. Games involving Chicago have an average of 5.7 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.1. In terms of their over/under performance, the Blackhawks come in with a record of 31-46-4.Through their last three road contests, the Blackhawks offense has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Chicago posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.Offensively, the Blackhawks come into the game at 2.1 goals per contest placing 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 31st position in the league. So far this year, the Blackhawks are 5-14 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 18-36 in games with fewer shots on goal.Chicago's leading goal scorer is Connor Bedard. So far this season, he has 22 goals, placing him 110th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Bedard has 39 assists this season.Los Angeles defense takes on the Blackhawks ranked 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.1 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 5th in shutouts, with 7 shutouts.Entering the game, goalie Arvid Söderblom has started 28 games this season. His current record stands at 5-22, and his save percentage is 0.643%.<h3>Taking a Look at the Kings Chances at Home</h3>At home this season, the Kings have gone 21-12-7, and overall, they have a record of 43-27-11. In the Western Conference, LA is in 8th place and 4th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.

Against other Western Conference teams, the Kings have gone 26-23 this season. In games where they have been favored, LA has gone 31-18-7. Over their last five games, the Kings have gone 3-2, and in their last three games, they have gone 2-1.On the season, the Kings have a puck line record of 39-42, including going 22-34 when favored. So far, Los Angeles has 29 wins by multiple goals and 21 losses by multiple goals.

At home, the Kings have a puck line record of 19-21, and their average scoring margin for the year is at +.5 goals per game. In their last ten home games, the Kings have gone 7-3 vs. the puck line. The average goal total for Los Angeles' games is sitting at 5.7. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Kings come in with an over/under record of 30-48-3.Through their last three road contests, the Blackhawks offense has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Chicago posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.Offensively, the Kings come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 11th position in the league. Los Angeles' offense comes into the game ranked 15th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 5th in the NHL.The leading scorer for Los Angeles' offense is Trevor Moore. Coming into the game he has 30 goals, ranking 44th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 25 assists so far.The Kings defense is currently 29th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.1 shots per game against Los Angeles. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 5th with 7 shutouts.Heading into this matchup vs. Chicago, goalie David Rittich has started 22 games in this season. His current record is 13-6, and his save percentage stands at 0.504%.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 4/18/24

Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 4/18/24

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