Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks betting preview

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Saturday will feature a projected lopsided NHL outing between the road favorite Vegas Golden Knights (29-13-3, -265 on the moneyline to win) and the Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-3, +215 moneyline odds) at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Golden Knights to win vs Blackhawks -265

Bet $20, Payout $27.55

Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Golden Knights (-265)
  • Underdog: Blackhawks (+215)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts

  • Vegas and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 20 of 45 matches (44.4%) so far this season.
  • Chicago’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in 17 of 45 chances this season.
  • Saturday’s over/under is 0.6 above the combined goal-scoring average of 5.9 for these two clubs.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.4 above the 6.1 goals these two clubs concede per game combined.

Golden Knights Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Golden Knights Season Stat Insights

  • The Golden Knights’ 152 goals this season make them the fourth-best scoring team in the NHL.
  • Vegas has given up the sixth-fewest goals in league action this season, 121 (2.7 per game).
  • With a +31 goal differential, they’re ranked fourth-best in the NHL.
  • Vegas’ 28 power-play goals this season (11th in the NHL) have come on 106 chances.
  • The Golden Knights’ 26.42% power-play conversion rate is fifth-best in the league this season.
  • Vegas’ offense has scored five shorthanded goals this season (fourth among all squads).
  • The Golden Knights rank 17th in the NHL in penalty-kill success rate at 78.95%.
  • The Golden Knights win the 10th-highest percentage of faceoffs in the NHL at 51.5%.
  • Vegas converts 11% of its shots, ranking 12th in the NHL.
  • The Golden Knights have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 19.2 hits and 16.3 blocked shots per game.

Golden Knights Moneyline

  • Vegas has gone 23-10 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.
  • Through four games with moneyline odds lower than -265 this season, the Golden Knights have been victorious every time.
  • Vegas has a 72.6% chance of winning this game, based on the moneyline odds.

Golden Knights Leaders

  • Jack Eichel: 11 goals and 44 assists
  • Mark Stone: 12 goals and 27 assists
  • Shea Theodore: five goals and 32 assists
  • Adin Hill: 18-8-2 record, .903 save percentage, 70 goals given up

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Blackhawks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Blackhawks Season Stats Insights

  • The Blackhawks’ 114 total goals (2.5 per game) rank 29th in the league.
  • Chicago’s 154 total goals given up (3.4 per game) rank 28th in the league.
  • Their 31st-ranked goal differential is -40.
  • Chicago has scored 25 power-play goals this season (on 108 chances). That ranks 18th in the NHL.
  • The Blackhawks have a 23.15% power-play conversion rate, the league’s No. 11 percentage.
  • Chicago has scored one shorthanded goal this season (27th in league).
  • The Blackhawks’ fourth-best penalty kill rate is 83.08%.
  • The Blackhawks win 44.5% of their faceoffs. That’s the 30th-ranked percentage in the NHL.
  • Chicago is shooting 10.1% (24th in the league).
  • The Blackhawks have yet to shut out an opponent this season.

Blackhawks Moneyline Insights

  • The Blackhawks have been an underdog in 42 games this season, with 13 upset wins (31.0%).
  • Chicago has a record of 2-9 in games when bookmakers list the team at +215 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline implies a 31.7% chance to win for the Blackhawks.

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Connor Bedard: 13 goals and 27 assists
  • Teuvo Teravainen: 10 goals and 21 assists
  • Tyler Bertuzzi: 14 goals and 10 assists
  • Petr Mrazek: 8-16-1 record, .893 save percentage, 79 goals given up
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