The Vegas Golden Knights saw their eight-game winning streak snapped in their most recent outing but that should not be too concerning for the expansion team. The Knights have not lost consecutive contests since they dropped three straight from November 28 to December 1. The upstart Knights will look to start a new winning streak when they visit the struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.
- The total has gone UNDER in the Blackhawks’ last 5 games at home.
- The Golden Knights are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games against the Western Conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the Golden Knights’ last 6 games.
The Blackhawks certainly don’t look like their once dominant selves, as they are currently last in the stacked Central Division. However, it is their play against better-quality competition that is an issue, with the ’Hawks posting a SU record of 5-17 in their last 22 games vs teams with a winning record.
An explosive offense has propelled the Knights to the second-best record in the NHL. Since the beginning of December, the Knights are averaging 3.6 goals per game over a stretch of 15 games, including scoring four or more on eight occasions. Journeyman center Jonathan Marchessault has been the driving force, as the top-line center has notched six goals and nine assists in that span.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting Vegas Golden Knights before puck drop in this match found them as +104 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 6, according to Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.6-0.9 victory for the Golden Knights. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Chicago Blackhawks are 19-14-6 overall while the Vegas Golden Knights are 27-10-2. As for the totals, Chicago is 17-20-2 on the OU, and Las Vegas is 22-15-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Las Vegas injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Blackhawks rated this week at No. 11 and the Golden Knights sitting at No. 6.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Chicago's No. 13-ranked offense, averaging 3 goals per game, against a Golden Knights defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.77 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 14.97% while the Golden Knights defense kills off 80.67% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Vegas lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Blues on January 4. Bettors who backed the Blues at -123 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Chicago was a 5-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Rangers. They won as +124 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Vegas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Vegas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vegas's last 6 games
- Vegas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
- Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Vegas home to New York, Sunday, January 7
Chicago home to Edmonton, Sunday, January 7
