Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction
NHL · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET · United Center · ESPN+
Result
Final: Los Angeles Kings 1, Chicago Blackhawks 2 (Chicago Blackhawks won). Mel’s pick (Los Angeles Kings win 53% of the time) was wrong. On the total, Mel’s lean was wrong.
Mel’s pick
Los Angeles Kings win 53% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- Los Angeles Kings: 53%
- Chicago Blackhawks: 47%
Projected score
Los Angeles Kings 3, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Mel vs the betting line
Mel’s margin (Los Angeles Kings by about 1) is close to the line (Los Angeles Kings −1.5), so there’s no real lean against the spread.
The total is 5.5; Mel projects 6 goals, a lean to the over.
Recent form
Los Angeles Kings (3-5-2) scored 3.2 and allowed 2.8 goals a game over their last 5.
Chicago Blackhawks (3-8-0) scored 2.4 and allowed 3.4 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 27, 9:12 AM ET.
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