In this article, we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, September 29th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Preview
The Golden Knights finished last season with 95 points with a 39-26-17 record and were placed 1st in the Pacific Division. They had a 20-12-9 home record, a 19-14-8 road record and were 45-58 ATS and 50-46 in over/under. They will face the Ducks and Canucks next.
Offensively last season, the Golden Knights averaged 3.22 goals per game and were scoring 24.47% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they allowed 2.95 goals per game and were killing 81.37% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jack Eichel led the Golden Knights with 90 points, also adding a team-high 63 assists, while Pavel Dorofeyev led the team in goals with 37. Akira Schmid was the starting goalie for the Golden Knights, and he had a 16-10-6 record, with 2.59 GAA and .893 SV%. Adin Hill was the backup goalie and he had a 10-9-6 record, with 3.04 GAA and .871 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Blackhawks finished last season with 72 points with a 29-39-14 record and were placed 8th in the Central Division. They had a 13-19-8 home record, a 15-20-6 road record and were 49-33 ATS and 36-45 in over/under. They will face the Mammoth and Sabres next.
Offensively last season, the Blackhawks averaged 2.56 goals per game and were scoring 16.95% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they allowed 3.29 goals per game and were killing 83.61% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor Bedard led the Blackhawks with 75 points, also adding a team-high 45 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi led the team in goals with 32. Spencer Knight was the starting goalie for the Blackhawks, and he had a 19-25-11 record, with 2.82 GAA and .902 SV%. Arvid Söderblom was the backup goalie and he had a 8-13-3 record, with 3.80 GAA and .880 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks @ Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends: September 29, 2026
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last five night games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight road openers.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in five of their last six road games.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games.
- The Blackhawks have won two of their last three games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven Tuesday road games.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 Tuesday games as home favorites.
- The Golden Knights have lost the third period in four of their last five games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last six road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last six Tuesday games as favorites have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 13 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Ivan Barbashev has recorded an assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Mark Stone has scored a goal in five of the Golden Knights’ last six home games against Central Division opponents.
- Mark Stone was one of only six players in the league to score a goal in six consecutive appearances last season.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Greene has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games.
- Patrick Kane has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights ranked 6th in the league in power play percentage last season (24.58%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights ranked 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage last season (81.37%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks ranked 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage last season (83.61%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks ranked T30th in the league for goals per game last season (2.56).
Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Prediction
The Golden Knights are 4-1 in their 5 meetings against the Blackhawks and have won their last four meetings in Vegas.
In this Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Prediction, the Golden Knights are coming as -250 home favorites. The Knights made it to the Stanley Cup Final last season and are looking to start this season strong. The were 3-1 in the preseason and have been dominating the Blackhawks in recent years. The difference is huge, as the Blackhawks are expected to be bottom-dwellers again this season and will be without Connor Bedard. The Knights’ five of their last six wins against the Blackhawks have been by at least two goals. Take the Golden Knights on the puckline in this one.