In this article, we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 27th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 34-18-6 this season after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Vegas led 2-1 after the second period, but they allowed four goals in the third period for the loss. The Golden Knights outshot LA by a total of 23-19, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Stone and McNabb, while Samsonov stopped 14 out of 19 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Golden Knights defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-1 and the Bruins by a score of 4-3. Vegas has won three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 74 points. Vegas has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 2.74 goals against per game, while also averaging 27% on the power play and 76.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 19 goals, 50 assists, and 178 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 15 goals, 35 assists, and 90 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 21-10-4 with a 2.59 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage this year.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 17-34-7 this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Chicago led 1-0 after the first period, but they couldn’t find any more offense in the close loss. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 37-22, won 38.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago got their lone goal from Jones, while Soderblom stopped 35 out of 37 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-2 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-1. Chicago has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 41 points. Chicago has scored 2.62 goals per game and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 25.5% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 16 goals, 33 assists, and 136 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 13 goals, 29 assists, and 89 shots on goal. Petr Mrazek is 10-19-2 with a 3.33 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this year.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Golden Knights have won seven of their last eight night games at T-Mobile Arena following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the first period.
Why the Blackhawks will beat the Golden Knights
- The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have won two of their last three games as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have won the first period in four of their last five games as underdogs.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight night games at T-Mobile Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 15 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Tomas Hertl has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last 10 games against Western Conference opponents.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight Thursday night appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Tomas Hertl has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last six home games.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Donato has scored at least one goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (27.01%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights are one of six teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.47).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.62).
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Golden Knights vs Blackhawks Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup as one of the bottom teams in the NHL so far this season and they have been awful on the road this year. The Blackhawks are 6-19-4 on the road, while the Golden Knights are 20-6-3 at home. Vegas is coming off of a loss to the Kings in their last game, which was on the road, but they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last seven games. The Blackhawks are only scoring 2.62 goals per game this season and they have scored a total of four goals in their last three games. There isn’t a ton of value with the Golden Knights in this game, so I will take the under, as Chicago should have plenty of issues generating scoring chances.