Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks betting preview

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Saturday will feature an expected one-sided NHL contest between the home favorite Vegas Golden Knights (30-22-14, -225 on the moneyline to win) and the Chicago Blackhawks (25-29-11, +185 moneyline odds) at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Golden Knights to win vs Blackhawks -225

Bet $20, Payout $28.89

Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Golden Knights (-225)
  • Underdog: Blackhawks (+185)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts

  • Vegas and its opponent have gone over the current 5.5-goal total in 40 of 66 matches (60.6%) so far this season.
  • Chicago’s games have gone over 5.5 goals in 31 of 65 chances this season.
  • Saturday’s total is 0.4 lower than the two teams’ combined average of 5.9 goals per game.
  • These two clubs give up a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this game’s over/under.

Golden Knights Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Golden Knights Season Stat Insights

  • The Golden Knights’ 215 goals this season make them the 10th-best scoring team in the NHL.
  • Vegas is ranked 20th in NHL action in goals against this season, having allowed 203 (3.1 per game).
  • They’re ranked 12th in the league with a +12 goal differential .
  • The 46 power-play goals Vegas has put up this season have come on 183 chances, seventh-best in the NHL.
  • The Golden Knights’ offense ranks fourth the league with a 25.14% power-play conversion rate.
  • Vegas’ three shorthanded goals this season rank 24th in the NHL.
  • The Golden Knights’ penalty-kill percentage (82.5%) is the NHL’s sixth-best.
  • The Golden Knights’ players win 51.1% of their faceoffs to rank ninth in the league.
  • Vegas scores on 11.5% of its shots as a team, ranking ninth in the league.
  • The Golden Knights average 21 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.

Golden Knights Moneyline

  • Through 52 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Vegas has won 25 of those matchups.
  • The Golden Knights have a record of 7-2 this season in games with their moneyline odds shorter than -225.
  • The moneyline odds say Vegas has a 69.2% chance of winning this game.

Golden Knights Leaders

  • Jack Eichel: 24 goals and 50 assists
  • Mitchell Marner: 19 goals and 48 assists
  • Mark Stone: 21 goals and 38 assists
  • Akira Schmid: 16-9-6 record, .893 save percentage, 81 goals given up

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Blackhawks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Blackhawks Season Stats Insights

  • The Blackhawks have the NHL’s 28th-ranked scoring offense (172 total goals, 2.6 per game).
  • Chicago has allowed 3.1 goals per game, and 204 total, which ranks 22nd among all league teams.
  • Their -32 goal differential ranks 29th in the league.
  • Chicago has put up 37 power-play goals this season (on 187 chances). That ranks 18th in the NHL.
  • The Blackhawks’ power-play conversion rate (19.79%) ranks 21st in the league.
  • Chicago has scored five shorthanded goals this season (13th among all NHL squads).
  • The 85.49% of opponent power plays the Blackhawks kill is the top penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Blackhawks win 46.7% of their faceoffs. That’s the 30th-ranked percentage in the NHL.
  • Chicago’s collective 10.9% shooting percentage ranks 18th in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have not had a shutout victory yet this season.

Blackhawks Moneyline Insights

  • The Blackhawks have been an underdog in 61 games this season, with 25 upset wins (41.0%).
  • Chicago has a record of 8-8 in games when sportsbooks list the team at +185 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline implies a 35.1% chance of victory for the Blackhawks.

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Connor Bedard: 27 goals and 34 assists
  • Tyler Bertuzzi: 28 goals and 21 assists
  • Frank Nazar: 10 goals and 22 assists
  • Spencer Knight: 17-18-8 record, .909 save percentage, 112 goals given up
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