Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks betting preview

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Sunday’s NHL matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights (17-11-11) and the Chicago Blackhawks (16-18-7) at United Center sees the Golden Knights heavily favored on the road (-265 moneyline odds to win) against the Blackhawks (+215). The game begins at 7 p.m. 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 19 of 39 games this season.
  • So far this season, 41.5% of Chicago’s games (17/41) have had more goals than Sunday’s over/under of 6.5.
  • Sunday’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 0.3 more than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

Golden Knights Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Golden Knights Season Stat Insights

  • The Golden Knights offense’s 121 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 19th in the league.
  • On defense, Vegas has allowed 118 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 11th in league play.
  • The team has the league’s 10th-best goal differential at +3 this season.
  • Vegas’ 30 power-play goals this season are the eighth-most in the NHL (on 122 chances).
  • The Golden Knights have the NHL’s seventh-best power-play conversion rate at 24.59%.
  • Vegas’ offense has recorded one shorthanded goal this season (26th among all teams).
  • The Golden Knights defeat 82.11% of opponent power plays, currently the sixth-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Golden Knights’ players have posted the eighth-best faceoff win percentage in the league at 51.9%.
  • Vegas converts 10.7% of its shots, ranking 15th in the NHL.
  • The Golden Knights’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 20.2 hits and 15.4 blocked shots per game.

Golden Knights Moneyline

  • Vegas has gone 15-18 as the favorite this season.
  • In two games with moneyline odds lower than -265, the Golden Knights have won every time.
  • There is a 72.6% chance that Vegas wins this contest, per the moneyline.

Golden Knights Leaders

  • Jack Eichel: 12 goals and 29 assists
  • Mitchell Marner: nine goals and 31 assists
  • Mark Stone: 11 goals and 20 assists
  • Akira Schmid: 11-4-4 record, .896 save percentage, 48 goals conceded

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Blackhawks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Blackhawks Season Stats Insights

  • The Blackhawks have scored 113 goals this season (2.8 per game) to rank 25th in the NHL.
  • Chicago has conceded 3.2 goals per game, and 129 total, which ranks 20th among all league teams.
  • Their 28th-ranked goal differential is -16.
  • Chicago has recorded 25 power-play goals this season (13th in the NHL) on 116 chances.
  • The Blackhawks have the league’s 11th-ranked power-play conversion rate of 21.55%.
  • Chicago has scored three shorthanded goals this season (12th in NHL).
  • The 83.58% of opponent power plays the Blackhawks kill is the fourth-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Blackhawks win 46.6% of their faceoffs. That’s the 29th-ranked figure in the NHL.
  • Chicago is shooting 10.9% (14th in the league).
  • The Blackhawks have not yet shut out an opponent this season.

Blackhawks Moneyline Insights

  • The Blackhawks have been listed as the underdog 39 times this season, and upset their opponent 16 times.
  • Chicago is 3-4 when sportsbooks have listed them as underdogs of +215 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Blackhawks have a 31.7% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Connor Bedard: 19 goals and 24 assists
  • Tyler Bertuzzi: 19 goals and 12 assists
  • Andre Burakovsky: nine goals and 17 assists
  • Spencer Knight: 12-11-6 record, .910 save percentage, 75 goals given up
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