- Matchup: Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ABTV, Chicago Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Kings (-118) Blackhawks (+102)
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The Los Angeles Kings (2-5-2) will face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (3-8-0) at the United Center on Tuesday. The betting lines show Los Angeles at -118 and Chicago at +102. The total points for the game are set at 5.5.
Following a 3-1 defeat to the Devils, the Los Angeles Kings aim to rectify their performances. In that game, they served 4 minutes in penalties and managed only 2 power play attempts without finding the back of the net. The Kings struggled offensively, registering just 1 goal from 13 shots.
Even at even strength, the Kings have conceded 22 goals while scoring 17. Their opponents have capitalized on 29 power play opportunities (ranking 30th in the league) to score 10 goals. Los Angeles sits at the bottom of the league with 21 goals scored this season (32nd overall) while allowing 32. They’ve attempted 245 shots, leading to a shooting percentage of 8.6%. Currently, they have accumulated 6 points, resulting in a points percentage of .333. With 262 shots conceded, their save percentage stands at .878, while their power play is converting at only 14.81%, having scored 4 goals from 27 chances.
Expected in goal for this match is Anton Forsberg. Throughout his career, Forsberg has achieved 112 quality starts, holding a quality start percentage of .538. His save percentage is currently .905 across 12,129 minutes played. Forsberg has faced 6,380 shots, making 5,774 saves. He has allowed 607 goals during his professional career, resulting in an average of 2.92 goals against per game. With a record of 90-95-20, Forsberg has been the starter in 208 games and has played in 230 NHL matchups.
In their latest outing, the Chicago Blackhawks faced the Panthers, ultimately losing 3-2. Chicago scored 2 goals out of 21 shots attempted and had 7 power play opportunities without a score.
This season, the Blackhawks have netted 24 goals, accumulating 6 points and a points percentage of .273. They have conceded 43 goals: 35 at even strength and 8 while outnumbered. Their offensive play includes 21 goals scored at even strength and 3 on the power play (32nd in the league). They’ve had 36 power play opportunities, achieving an 8.33% conversion rate. The Blackhawks’ shooting percentage is 10.21% from 235 shots (32nd in the league), allowing 336 shots against them with a penalty kill rate of 76.47% against 34 power plays. Their overall save percentage is 87.2%.
Spencer Knight is poised to start in goal for Chicago. He has allowed 437 goals while teams average 2.93 goals against in matches he plays. His quality start percentage stands at 50.3%, with 75 quality starts in his pro career. Knight has a record of 71-64-20 in 159 career games, making 4,043 saves out of 4,479 shots attempted, reflecting a save rate of .903.
Which team will prevail tonight against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Chicago (+102) and select under 5.5 goals
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