Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Monday’s game at 8:30 p.m. ET between the Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this game.

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Kings vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Los Angeles and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 26 times this season.
• So far this season, 37 games Chicago has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The Kings score 2.84 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.72, adding up to 0.1 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• The 6.1 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.6 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -244

• The Kings have been victorious in 18 of their 30 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (60.0%).
• Los Angeles is 2-2 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -244 or shorter (50.0% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Kings have a 70.9% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +200

• In Chicago’s 57 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 17 wins.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +200 or longer, they have won five games out of 23 opportunities.
• Chicago’s implied probability to win is 33.3% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 4, Chicago 3

Kings Points Leaders

• One of Los Angeles’ top offensive players this season is Adrian Kempe, who has put up 49 points in 58 games.
• Anze Kopitar is another of Los Angeles’ top contributors currently with 47 total points (13 goals and 34 assists) to his name.
• Through 57 games, Kevin Fiala has proven himself as an important offensive option for Los Angeles. He has 39 points (24 goals and 15 assists).
• In 32 games played this season, Darcy Kuemper (18-7-6) has allowed 74 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard has recorded 16 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 33 assists (0.6 per game), taking 2.3 shots per game and shooting 11.5%. That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with 49 total points (0.8 per game).
• Teuvo Teravainen has made a major impact for Chicago this season with 46 points, thanks to 14 goals and 32 assists.
• Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 43 points, courtesy of 21 goals (first on team) and 22 assists (third).
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 10-19-2 on the season, allowing 106 goals (3.5 goals against average) and collecting 855 saves with an .890 save percentage (54th in the league).

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Los Angeles vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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