In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 14th 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 30-22-14 this season after they defeated the Penguins by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Vegas had their lead cut to 3-2 in the second period, but they scored three times in the third to seal the win. The Golden Knights were out shot by a total of 26-17, won 68.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev (2), Eichel, Marner, Sissons, and McNabb, while Hill stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vegas lost to the Stars by a score of 2-1 and the Oilers by a score of 4-2. The Golden Knights have lost six of their last eight games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 74 points. Vegas has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 25.1% on the power play and 81.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 24 goals and 50 assists, while Mitch Marner has added 19 goals and 48 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Akira Schmid, who is 16-9-6 with a 2.61 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 25-29-11 this year after they defeated the Mammoth in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Chicago blew a 2-1 lead in the third period, but they rallied to score with about a minute left in OT for the win. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 31-23, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bedard, Bertuzzi, and Nazar, while Knight stopped 29 out of 31 shots, which was a .935 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Chicago defeated the Mammoth again by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Stars by a score of 4-3 before that. The Blackhawks have won two games in a row and they are currently last in the Central standings with 61 points. Chicago has scored 2.65 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 85.6% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 27 goals and 35 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi has added 28 goals and 21 assists. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 17-18-8 with a 2.61 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last four night games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Golden Knights have won five of their last six home games against the Blackhawks.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Golden Knights’ last five games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last 10 night games at T-Mobile Arena when trailing after the second period.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Golden Knights have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have won three of the Blackhawks’ last four games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blackhawks have won the second period in each of their last four games at T-Mobile Arena when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine road games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Golden Knights’ last six night games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 11 Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has recorded an assist in seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight games against the Blackhawks.
- Mark Stone has scored a goal in seven of his last eight appearances against Central Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Frank Nazar has recorded at least one assist in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games.
- Connor Bedard has scored at least one goal in seven of his last nine appearances with the Blackhawks as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T4th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.14%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.88%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.57%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.65).
Golden Knights vs Blackhawks Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup on a rare winning streak, as they are last in the Central standings, and they will be on the road here. The Blackhawks are 12-14-6 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights are 15-10-7 at home. Vegas has struggled over their last eight games and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four. I know Chicago has battled hard over the last five games, but this is a tough spot for them against a Vegas team that needs to string some wins together. Take the Golden Knights -1.5 here.