Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 3/15/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Friday, March 15, 2024

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Kings (-280) Blackhawks (+225)

The Los Angeles Kings (33-21-11) are on their way to United Center on Friday where they will go up against the Chicago Blackhawks (18-43-5). The moneyline on this game has Los Angeles at -280 while Chicago is sitting at +225. The total is 7.

The Los Angeles Kings were on the losing side of the ice with a 3-1 defeat against the Blues in their previous outing. Los Angeles earned 4 penalty minutes for this game. Additionally, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. The Kings had a below average offensive outing in the defeat. In the outing, they finished 1 of the 41 shots they put on net.

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Los Angeles Kings opponents have totaled 207 power play opportunities (12th in pro hockey) and have a total of 28 goals in those chances. The Kings have had 1,849 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .909. Los Angeles has attempted 2,143 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.2%. When playing at even strength, the Kings let the opposition score 141 goals while getting 153 of their own. Los Angeles comes into tonight with 199 power play opportunities and they have scored 43 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 21.61%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 77 points and their points percentage is .592. In reference to their scoring, the Los Angeles Kings have notched 196 goals (19th in the NHL) so far this season and have conceded 169.

The player between the pipes for this game is Cam Talbot. Talbot has played in 474 contests during his pro hockey career. He has compiled an overall mark of 237-172-42 and he has gotten the start in 453 games. Opponents have scored 1,190 goals against Talbot in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.64. Talbot has had 13,791 shots against him and has accrued 12,601 total saves. His save percentage sits at .914 in his 27,075 minutes on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Talbot is sitting with 249 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .550.

When they were on the ice last, Chicago faced off against the Ducks in a game where the Blackhawks notched a win by a mark of 7-2. They had 6 opportunities on the power play in this contest and netted 4 out of those attempts. The Blackhawks netted 7 goals of the 31 shots on goal they attempted.

The Blackhawks have 111 goals at even strength and 33 goals (27th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. Chicago has tried 1,782 shots (29th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 8.08%, while allowing the opposition 2,152 shots. Over the course of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 144 goals, 41 points, and a points percentage of .311. They have allowed 234 goals to be scored by of a combination of 192 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 201 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 16.42%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 77.89% on their oppositions 190 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.1%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Petr Mrazek in the crease. Opponents are averaging 2.80 goals/game and he has allowed 990 goals altogether. Mrazek's percentage of quality starts comes out to 49.9% and he has accumulated 174 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has been a starter 349 contests and his ice time sits at 21,223 mins. Mrazek holds a lifetime record of 164-149-38 and has played in 379 games. He has compiled 9,660 saves out of 10,650 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .907.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago (+225)

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