Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Bertuzzi enters this matchup with the Los Angeles Kings in great form. My Blackhawks vs. Kings predictions expect him to stay hot tonight.
Read on for my NHL picks for Thursday, December 4.
Blackhawks vs Kings prediction
Blackhawks vs Kings Best bet: Tyler Bertuzzi Over 0.5 points (-110)
Tyler Bertuzzi has recorded 16 points over his past 11 games, which is the product of multiple variables.
First, he receives Top 6 minutes among the Chicago Blackhawks forward group, and often skates alongside strong playmaking forwards like Frank Nazar and Connor Bedard.
Second, and more importantly, Bertuzzi plays a net-front role on the first power play unit. It is in this role that he has created the most damage, both through his ability to tip pucks and pounce on rebounds.
Of those 16 points, half have come on the man advantage. Bertuzzi’s success in this role makes him a good candidate to back against the Los Angeles Kings.
While the Kings are a strong two-way team, they have one defensive flaw: the penalty kill. This season, Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half of the league in penalty kill percentage.
The Kings are coming off a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The scoring in that game started with a Tom Wilson net-front goal on the power play, and he plays in a similar role to Bertuzzi.
Blackhawks vs Kings same-game parlay
Bertuzzi recording a point increases the likelihood of this game going Over 5.5 total goals, but Los Angeles will also likely need to contribute. There may not be a better candidate to score than Adrian Kempe, who has tallied a goal in each of the past two games.
Finally, there have been seven or more total goals scored in each of Chicago’s past four games.
Blackhawks vs Kings SGP
- Tyler Bertuzzi Over 0.5 points
- Adrian Kempe anytime goal
- Over 5.5
Blackhawks vs Kings odds
- Moneyline: Chicago +195 | Los Angeles -235
- Puck Line: Chicago +1.5 (-125) | Los Angeles -1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5.5 (+100)
Blackhawks vs Kings trend
Bertuzzi has recorded 16 points over his past 11 games. Find more NHL betting trends for Blackhawks vs. Kings.
How to watch Blackhawks vs Kings
| Location | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | HULU |
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