The Los Angeles Kings (33-21-11) and Chicago Blackhawks (18-43-5) meet Friday the United Center. The opening faceoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Blackhawks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Los Angeles played at the St. Louis Blues Wednesday as the Kings opened a 3-game road swing with a 3-1 loss. L.A., which went 4-1-0 on road ice from Jan. 31-Feb. 18, is 1-3-0 across its last 4 contests away from home.
The Blackhawks head into Friday’s game off a win (7-2 vs. Anaheim Ducks Tuesday) and 2 straight off days. Chicago’s Tuesday triumph came in a wild game, one rife with 88 total penalty minutes. The ‘Hawks went 4-of-6 on the power play as they netted 7 goals for a 2nd straight contest.
Friday’s contest is the 1st of a 3-game season series between the Kings and ‘Hawks.