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Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions

2024-04-18 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 5 - 4 Chicago Blackhawks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
LAK: 78.6%
CHI: 21.4%
Expected Goals
LAK: 4.40
CHI: 2.63
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • LAK at home vs CHI: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-06LAK 6 - 0 CHILAKLAK
2025-12-04LAK 1 - 2 CHICHILAK
2025-10-26CHI 1 - 3 LAKLAKLAK
2025-03-20CHI 1 - 3 LAKLAKLAK
2025-03-03CHI 5 - 1 LAKCHILAK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1LAK2311.99
1CHI800.52
2LAK1801.53
2CHI400.22
3LAK1611.01
3CHI810.78
4LAK100.07
4CHI000.00
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 78.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 7.0
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 5 - 4 Chicago Blackhawks
Expected: 4.4 - 2.6