Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/22/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, January 22, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Kings (-167) Blackhawks (+140)

The Los Angeles Kings (25-16-6) are on their way to United Center on Sunday where they will meet the Chicago Blackhawks (13-26-4). The moneyline on this contest has the Kings at -167 while the Blackhawks are priced at +140. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Los Angeles Kings were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-0 defeat to the Stars in the last game they played. Los Angeles accumulated 8 penalty mins for this contest. The Kings left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in this loss. Furthermore, they had 4 chances with the advantage but didn't get a goal. For the outing, they went scoreless on the 34 shots they put on net.

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Concerning their scoring, the Los Angeles Kings have accounted for 150 goals (11th in hockey) on the season and have given up 160. For the season, they sit with 56 points and their points percentage sits at .596. Los Angeles skates onto the rink with 164 power play chances and they have scored 40 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 24.39%. At even strength, the Kings have allowed 117 goals while getting 110 on offense. Los Angeles has attempted 1,531 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.8%. The Kings so far have had 1,346 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .881. Los Angeles Kings opponents have 163 power play opportunities (5th in the NHL) and have racked up 43 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Pheonix Copley. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Copley has compiled 22 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .537. His save percentage currently is .900 during his 2,594 mins between the pipes. Copley has seen 1,254 shots taken against him and he has 1,128 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 126 goals against Copley in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.91. He has earned an overall mark of 28-12-3 and he was named the starter in 41 games. Copley has been in goal for 46 contests throughout his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Chicago played the Flyers in a matchup where the Blackhawks got the win by a score of 4-1. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this outing but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Blackhawks scored 4 goals of the 29 shots on goal they pursued.

On the year, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 102 goals, 30 points, and a points percentage of .349. They have granted a total of 156 goals to be scored by way of 123 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks have racked up 76 goals at even strength and 26 goals (26th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 128 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 20.31%. Chicago has taken 1,148 shots (31st in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.89%, while allowing the opposition 1,444 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 74.81% on their opponents 131 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 89.2%.

For the opposition you are expected to see Petr Mrazek protecting the net. He has recorded 7,775 stops out of 8,567 shots taken, giving him a save % of .908. Mrazek has accrued a career mark of 145-112-32 and has played in 313 contests. He got the starting nod in 286 games and has played 17,485 mins. Mrazek's quality start percentage sits at 50.3% and he has earned 144 quality starts in his pro hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.72 goals/game and he has given up 792 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-167)

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