Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks betting preview

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The Vegas Golden Knights (43-20-8) are heavy favorites when they go on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (21-42-9) on Friday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are -340 on the moneyline to win, while the Blackhawks have +270 moneyline odds.

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Golden Knights to win vs Blackhawks -340

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Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Golden Knights (-340)
  • Underdog: Blackhawks (+270)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts

  • Vegas and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 31 of 71 games this season.
  • Chicago’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in 32 of 72 chances this season.
  • These two teams combine to average 6.1 goals per game, 0.4 less than the total set for this match.
  • The 6.2 goals per game that these two teams give up combined are 0.3 less than the 6.5-goal total set for this match.

Golden Knights Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Golden Knights Season Stat Insights

  • The Golden Knights offense’s 241 total goals (3.4 per game) are ranked sixth in the NHL this year.
  • Vegas has given up the fifth-fewest goals in NHL play this season, 188 (2.6 per game).
  • The team’s goal differential is fifth-best in the league at +53.
  • Vegas’ 50 power-play goals this season are the ninth-most in the NHL (on 166 chances).
  • The Golden Knights are the best in the NHL with a 30.12% power-play conversion rate.
  • Vegas’ five shorthanded goals this season rank 15th in the league.
  • The Golden Knights rank 24th in the NHL in penalty-kill success rate at 75.86%.
  • The Golden Knights win 50.3% of their faceoffs (16th in the NHL).
  • Vegas converts 11.1% of its shots, ranking 10th in the NHL.
  • The Golden Knights have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 18.6 hits and 15.5 blocked shots per game.

Golden Knights Moneyline

  • Vegas has gotten the victory in 37 of the 58 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • In one games with moneyline odds lower than -340, the Golden Knights have won every time.
  • Per the moneyline odds, Vegas has a 77.3% chance of winning this contest.

Golden Knights Leaders

  • Jack Eichel: 26 goals and 64 assists
  • Mark Stone: 18 goals and 45 assists
  • Tomas Hertl: 31 goals and 28 assists
  • Adin Hill: 27-11-5 record, .908 save percentage, 105 goals allowed

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Blackhawks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Blackhawks Season Stats Insights

  • The Blackhawks have scored 195 goals this season (2.7 per game) to rank 26th in the league.
  • Chicago’s 257 total goals given up (3.6 per game) rank 30th in the NHL.
  • Their -62 goal differential ranks 31st in the league.
  • Chicago has recorded 43 power-play goals this season (on 167 chances). That ranks 16th in the NHL.
  • The Blackhawks have a 25.75% power-play conversion rate, the NHL’s No. 8 percentage.
  • Chicago has scored two shorthanded goals this season (28th among all NHL teams).
  • The Blackhawks’ 10th-best penalty kill rate is 80.9%.
  • The Blackhawks win 45.1% of their faceoffs. That’s the 31st-ranked rate in the NHL.
  • The 11.1% shooting percentage Chicago has compiled ranks 10th in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 18.7 hits and 15 blocked shots per game.

Blackhawks Moneyline Insights

  • The Blackhawks have secured an upset victory in 20, or 29.0%, of the 69 games they have played as an underdog this season.
  • Chicago has 11 games this season playing as the underdog by +270 or longer, and is 2-9 in those contests.
  • The moneyline implies a 27.0% chance to win for the Blackhawks.

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Connor Bedard: 20 goals and 36 assists
  • Teuvo Teravainen: 15 goals and 41 assists
  • Ryan Donato: 25 goals and 30 assists
  • Arvid Soderblom: 8-17-7 record, .899 save percentage, 101 goals given up
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