Kings vs Blackhawks Prediction and NHL Tips - 19 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 18, 2024, 11:21PM | Published: Apr 18, 2024, 7:31PM
The Los Angeles Kings will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2024 NHL Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, beginning at 12:30pm AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Kings vs Blackhawks game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Kings vs Blackhawks
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Los Angeles-Chicago NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 74% chance of beating the Blackhawks at Crypto.com Arena.
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Kings vs Blackhawks: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Crypto.com Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Kings $1.27, Blackhawks $4.50
- Line: Kings -1.5 ($1.71), Blackhawks +1.5 ($2.33)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.80, Under $2.16
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Kings at $1.27 and the Blackhawks at $4.50.
The Kings are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Blackhawks, with odds of $1.71 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.33.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80 and odds for the Under at $2.16.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kings (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 56% chance of going Over.
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Kings vs Blackhawks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Chicago at $4.50 with Betfair (4.5% edge) 🔥
- Line: Blackhawks +1.5 at $2.33 with Betfair (5.2% edge) 🔥
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.80 with Betfair (56% probability)
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Today's Kings vs Blackhawks predictions are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Kings have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blackhawks to win is our recommended option due to the 4.5% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Even though the Kings are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Blackhawks +1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Kings vs Blackhawks: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Los Angeles vs Chicago on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Kings vs Blackhawks: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Kings vs Blackhawks? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' Kevin Fiala is the most likely player to score the first goal in Kings vs Blackhawks.
Fiala has a 9.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star has a 42.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Kings First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kevin Fiala: 9.6% probability
- Adrian Kempe: 7.8% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 6.4% probability
- Viktor Arvidsson: 6.0% probability
- Trevor Moore: 5.8% probability
Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor Bedard: 5.5% probability
- Lukas Reichel: 3.7% probability
- Andreas Athanasiou: 3.6% probability
- Ryan Donato: 3.4% probability
- Philipp Kurashev: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Kings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kevin Fiala: 42.5% probability
- Adrian Kempe: 41.1% probability
- Viktor Arvidsson: 32.2% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 32.0% probability
- Trevor Moore: 30.9% probability
Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor Bedard: 27.5% probability
- Lukas Reichel: 21.3% probability
- Philipp Kurashev: 19.3% probability
- Ryan Donato: 18.8% probability
- Andreas Athanasiou: 18.6% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Los Angeles vs Chicago match-up at Crypto.com Arena.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Kings vs Blackhawks: Preview
The game between the Kings and Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 12:30pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Friday 19 April 2024
- Time: 12:30pm AEST
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Los Angeles vs Chicago predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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