Two NHL teams headed in opposite directions meet in one of eight games on the NHL schedule Tuesday as the Vegas Golden Knights (44-28-8) host the Chicago Blackhawks (23-52-5). Vegas secured a spot in the NHL playoffs over the weekend, while the Blackhawks are among the NHL picks to win the draft lottery. This is the first meeting between the two teams since Chicago beat Vegas 4-3 on October 27.
Blackhawks vs Golden KnightsPicks
- Pick 1: Blackhawks +1.5 (+120)
- Pick 2: Over 6 (-110)
Arvid Soderblom (3.88 GAA, .880 save percentage) is the expected starting goaltender for the Blackhawks and Logan Thompson (2.74 GAA, .907 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Vegas Golden Knights game prediction. Let’s take a look at the Blackhawks vs Golden Knights best bets.
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights Information
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights
Location of the game: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 16 at 10 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights Recent Scores
Chicago had a decent stretch before losing four consecutive NHL games to the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Minnesota Wild. They were outscored 18-5 in those games. They were 4-2 in their last six games before that disappointing four-game losing streak.
Vegas, meanwhile, comes into the Blackhawks vs Golden Knights best bets on a two-game winning streak and with a 6-3-1 record in its last 10 games. They’ve scored 11 goals in their last two games and are coming off a 4-3 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. They stormed back in the third period with three goals to tie the game and trade deadline acquisition Tomas Hertl scored in overtime.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights Analysis
Vegas is better than Chicago Blackhawks in just about every offensive and defensive category, which is a major reason why they’ve favored NHL Vegas odds for the Blackhawks vs Golden Knights best bets. The Golden Knights are 13th in goals per game (3.24), 14th in shots (31.0), and have the 19th-best power play (20.2 percent). Chicago, meanwhile, ranks last in goals (2.16), second-last in shots (26.5), and third-last in power play percentage (16.3).
Chicago also comes into the Blackhawks vs Golden Knights best bets ranking bottom-five in goals allowed (3.51) and shots allowed (32.6), while Vegas is T11th in goals allowed (2.98) and 21st in shots allowed (30.5). The Blackhawks are 7-31-1 on the road and Vegas is 26-11-2 at T-Mobile Arena.
Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks in scoring with 60 points (22 goals, 38 assists) in 66 games and is the favorite to win the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie. Jonathan Marchessault is the Golden Knights leader in NHL player stats with 69 points (42 goals, 27 assists).
Reese Johnson is on the NHL injury report for the Blackhawks, while Vegas is without Stone, Pietrangelo, and William Carrier. Stone, however, is skating and expected to be ready for the NHL playoffs, as is Pietrangelo.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds Breakdown
Chicago
For the Chicago Blackhawks betting odds update, the team is a +300 moneyline underdog with +1.5 (+120) puck line odds. The total for the Blackhawks vs Golden Knights best bets is 6.5.
Vegas
The Golden Knights are -380 moneyline favorites with -1.5 (-135) puck line odds.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick and Prediction
Vegas should win, but five of the last seven meetings between the two teams have been decided by one goal. The Vegas Golden Knights, with a playoff spot booked, might also be looking past the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks puck line and also the over 6 total offer good betting value.
- Pick 1: Blackhawks +1.5 (+120)
- Pick 2: Over 6 (-110)
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