The Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-6) and Los Angeles Kings (12-7-7) meet Thursday in the front end of a back-to-back. Puck drop from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+ / Hulu). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Blackhawks vs. Kings and make our expert NHL picks and predictions .

Season series: Kings leads 1-0

The Kings won 3-1 as favorites (-157) on Oct. 26 at United Center in Chicago in the first meeting as the Under (6) cashed. G Anton Forsberg made 22 saves and LW Kevin Fiala was credited with the game-winning goal, while C Connor Bedard accounted for the only goal for the home side.

Chicago suffered a 4-3 shootout loss at the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday as the Over (6) cashed. The Blackhawks tumbled to

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