Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 10/26/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Kings (+125) Blackhawks (-145)

The Chicago Blackhawks (4-2-2) are welcoming the Los Angeles Kings (3-3-2) at United Center on Sunday. The odds on this game have the Kings at +125 while the Blackhawks are sitting at -145. The total is 6.5.

The Los Angeles Kings were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 victory over the Stars in their last outing. Los Angeles tallied 10 minutes in the box in this contest. The Kings had a middle of the road offensive output in this win. Moreover, they had 3 power play chances and were able to net 1 goal. For the game, they scored on 3 of the 25 shots they looked to score on.

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With regard to their scoring capabilities, the Los Angeles Kings have notched 21 goals (23rd in the NHL) so far this season and have allowed 26. For the season, they have scored 8 points and their points percentage sits at .500. Los Angeles is sitting with 22 power play opportunities and they have tallied 6 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 27.27%. When playing at even strength, the Kings let the opposition score 15 goals while having 15 themselves. Los Angeles has taken 230 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.1%. The Kings so far have had 226 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .885. Los Angeles Kings opponents have totaled 35 power play tries (3rd in hockey) and have a total of 11 goals in those chances.

The man in net for this game is Darcy Kuemper. Opponents have racked up 1,068 goals versus Kuemper in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.52. Kuemper has played in 444 contests over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage is at .914 in his 23,280 mins in the crease. He has an overall record of 211-148-54 and he has gotten the start in 423 games. Over the course of his pro career, Kuemper is sitting with 237 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .560. Kuemper has seen 12,490 shot attempts against him and has amassed 11,422 saves.

When they took the ice last, Chicago opposed the Lightning in an outing where the Blackhawks earned a victory by a mark of 3-2. They had 5 attempts on the power play in this game and earned 1 out of those opportunities. The Blackhawks scored 3 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they took.

The Blackhawks have earned 20 goals at even strength and 5 goals (19th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. Chicago has taken 196 shots (25th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 12.76%, while allowing their opponents 248 shots. During this campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks are sitting with 25 goals, 10 points, as well as a points percentage of .625. They have granted a total of 19 goals to be scored by of a combination of 13 goals at even strength and 6 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 27 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 18.52%. They have a penalty kill rate of 83.78% on their opponents 37 power play chances, and their save percentage is 92.3%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Spencer Knight defending the net. Opponents are averaging 2.89 goals per game and he has yielded 263 goals overall. Knight's quality start rate comes out to 53.8% and he has qualified for 49 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He got the starting nod in 91 games and has played 5,050 minutes. Knight has accrued a career record of 52-35-10 and has been in goal for 101 games. He has accrued 2,538 saves out of the 2,801 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .906.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (-145)

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