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Blackhawks vs. Kings prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [12/4/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Los Angeles Kings will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Kings as the most likely winner of the Blackhawks vs. Kings game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Hawks vs. Kings prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Blackhawks and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Kings a 63% chance of beating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Blackhawks vs. Kings odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blackhawks | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+130) |
| Moneyline | +172 | -198 |
| Total | o5.5 (-105) | u5.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blackhawks vs. Kings picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blackhawks +1.5 | -150 |
| Moneyline | Blackhawks | +172 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -105 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Kings player props
Who will score a goal in Blackhawks vs. Kings?
According to our model, Kevin Fiala is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs. Kings.
Our projections give Fiala a 37.2% chance of scoring a goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the star is an 8.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 34.2% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 29.3% |
| Ryan Donato | 23.7% |
| Frank Nazar | 23.0% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 21.1% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | 37.2% |
| Adrian Kempe | 35.1% |
| Alex Laferriere | 28.7% |
| Quinton Byfield | 28.4% |
| Anze Kopitar | 22.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 7.1% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 5.6% |
| Ryan Donato | 5.3% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 4.1% |
| Frank Nazar | 3.9% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | 8.0% |
| Adrian Kempe | 7.0% |
| Alex Laferriere | 5.9% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.1% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 4.1% |
Hawks vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's action between the Kings and Blackhawks at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blackhawks vs. Kings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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