Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 3/19/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+245) Kings (-315)

Crypto.com Arena is where the Los Angeles Kings (34-22-11) will try to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks (19-44-5) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Chicago at +245 and Los Angeles opens at -315. The total is 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 victory over the Sharks in their previous game. Chicago recorded 2 minutes in the box in this game. The Blackhawks had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the win. Furthermore, they had 2 power play opportunities but weren't able to net one. In the game, they converted 5 out of the 31 shots they launched.

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Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 193 power play tries (26th in hockey) and have tallied 43 goals in those attempts. The Blackhawks so far have had 2,216 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .891. Chicago has taken 1,841 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.1%. When at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 198 goals while earning 116 as an offensive unit. Chicago comes into tonight with 207 power play chances and they have scored 33 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 15.94%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 43 points and their points % is .316. In regard to their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 149 goals (31st in hockey) on the campaign and have allowed 241.

The man protecting the net in this game is Petr Mrazek. Mrazek has been in net for 381 contests over the course of his hockey career. He has amassed a win-loss record of 165-149-38 and he was named the starter in 350 games. The opposition has racked up 993 goals against Mrazek in his career and his goals against rate is 2.79. Mrazek has had 10,700 shots taken against him and he has 9,707 saves. His save percentage is at .907 in his 21,329 minutes in the crease. Over the course of his career, Mrazek has tallied 178 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .509.

When they took the ice last, Los Angeles faced off against the Stars in an outing where the Kings took a loss by a mark of 4-1. The Kings recorded 1 goal out of the 28 shots on goal they attempted. They had 1 power play attempt in this one but weren't able to score a goal.

Los Angeles has put up 2,208 shots (6th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.15%, while allowing their opponents 1,906 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 86.38% on the other teams 213 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.9%. They have earned 203 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 21.67%. The Kings have earned 158 goals at even strength and 44 goals (15th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have allowed 173 goals to be scored by way of 144 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Los Angeles Kings have a total of 202 goals, 79 points, as well as a points percentage of .590.

Across the ice you will find Cam Talbot in goal. Talbot is the owner of a career record of 238-172-42 and has played in 475 games. Talbot's percentage of quality starts is 55.3% and he has 251 quality starting assignments in his career. He has racked up 12,629 saves out of 13,819 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .914. His opponents are averaging 2.63 goals per game and he has allowed 1,190 goals altogether. He has been a starter 454 contests and has been on the ice for 27,134 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago (+245)

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