Chicago Blackhawks defeat Los Angeles Kings 2-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · NHL · Los Angeles Kings 1, Chicago Blackhawks 2
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at United Center. The Chicago Blackhawks covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 5.5, with 3 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Kings led 1-0 after the first period. It was 1-1 after two periods. The Chicago Blackhawks outscored the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anton Forsberg (Los Angeles Kings): 25 saves on 27 shots.
- Samuel Helenius (Los Angeles Kings): 1 goal.
- Spencer Knight (Chicago Blackhawks): 25 saves on 26 shots.
- Roman Kantserov (Chicago Blackhawks): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks?
The Chicago Blackhawks covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Los Angeles Kings -1.5.
Did Los Angeles Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, under by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 5.5.
How did AiQ's Los Angeles Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Chicago Blackhawks to win at -112, a win (+$89.29 on a $100 bet).
Los Angeles Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period moneyline: Los Angeles Kings won the first period, paying -110.
- Los Angeles Kings team total 3.5: the under, paying -200, with 1 scored.
- Chicago Blackhawks team total 3.5: the under, paying -186, with 2 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the under, paying +100, with 1 goal scored.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Los Angeles Kings at -108 and the Chicago Blackhawks at -112. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Chicago Blackhawks a 50% favorite. The Chicago Blackhawks won as the favorite at -112: $89.29 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Chicago Blackhawks, the price before the game was -112: priced below fair (−5.3% value).
Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Los Angeles Kings 3-8 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-3 at home, 3-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 7 times.
This result left the Chicago Blackhawks 4-8 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-4 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 6 times.
What's next for Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks?
Next for the Los Angeles Kings: the Ottawa Senators at home on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next for the Chicago Blackhawks: at the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, October 29, 2026.