Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/3/25

Planning on watching today’s Kings and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Kings are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.

LOS ANGELES KINGS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Monday, March 3rd.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:

• Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Blackhawks.
• We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+199)
• The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can the Kings Grab a Win on the Road?

The Kings fell to 31-19-8 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 2-0 going into the third period, but Chicago scored three times to take the lead. The Kings were favored on the puck line and the total of 6 goals was surpassed, as the combined score reached 7.

Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, who had 40 shots on goal in the game. Phillip Danault added a goal in the third period to give the Kings a 3-2 lead, but the Blackhawks tied it up with just 31 seconds left in regulation.

Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period. Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal.

The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were held to just three goals, with none coming in a shootout. They recorded 13 offensive giveaways.

Defensively, the Kings will look to rebound after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game. They had a 3-2 lead with 11:48 left in the 3rd, but allowed the Blackhawks to tie the game with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.

Can Chicago Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Chicago improved to 18-35-7 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.

All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players. They held the Ducks scoreless until the 10:16 mark of the third period.

The Blackhawks netted four goals in their 4-2 win over the Ducks, with each goal coming from a different player. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Teuvo Teravainen added his 4th. Seth Jones, who found the net for the second time this season, scored on a power play.

Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 9.

After taking a 3-0 lead into the 3rd period, the Blackhawks allowed two late goals, including one with just 4 seconds left. Despite the late goals, Arvid Söderblom had a strong game, finishing with 38 saves and a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks’ defense also had 6 takeaways and 5 hits.