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Vegas Golden Knights Poised to Dominate Chicago Blackhawks in Saturday Matchup

The Vegas Golden Knights are set to face the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday after playing a back-to-back on the road, with Vegas losing two of their last three games and currently tied for first in the Pacific division with the Edmonton Oilers. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, have lost four straight games and are out of playoff contention. Despite missing key players, Vegas is favored to win with a current line of Vegas -225. Hockey fans are encouraged to explore NHL picks for this matchup and potentially win big on the ice.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Knights -225 | Blackhawks +190
• Spread: Golden Knights -1.5 (+110) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 69%.

Vegas vs Chicago Stats

Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights are performing well this season, with a goals-for average of 3.4 and a goals-against average of 2.7, ranking 4th and 7th in the league respectively. They are averaging 30.7 shots per game (3rd) and have a power play that is 4th in the league, scoring 26.2% of the time. Pavel Dorofeyev leads the team in goals with 19, followed by Ivan Barbashev with 15. Jack Eichel is the leader in assists and points, with Shea Theodore close behind in assists. Eichel also leads in plus/minus at 24. Goalie Adin Hill has an impressive record of 18-7-2 with solid stats. With a power ranking of 5, Vegas is ranked 5th in offense, 6th in defense, and has a strong record of 29-13-3 this season. Take advantage of the best sportsbook promos to support the team.

Chicago Blackhawks Analysis

The Chicago Blackhawks are currently ranked 32nd with a goals-for average of 2.5 and a goals-against average of 3.5, which are at the bottom of the league. Their power play is ranked 12th, scoring 23.4% of the time they have the man advantage, while their penalty kill is fifth, preventing opponents from scoring 83.3% of the time they are shorthanded. Tyler Bertuzzi leads the team in goals with 14, Connor Bedard and Ryan Donato have each scored 13 goals. Bedard also leads in assists with 27 and points with 40. Teuvo Teravaninen is second in assists with 21 and second in points with 31. The team has five players with 22 or more points but does not have any players with a positive plus/minus stat. Goalie Petr Mrazek is 8-16-1 with a 3.25 goals against average and a .893 save percentage. The Blackhawks are ranked 30th for offense, 29th for defense, and have an overall record of 14-28-3. In their last three matchups, Vegas went 1-2-0 against Chicago. For expert NHL handicapping and to increase your chances of winning this hockey season, consider using the best NHL Handicappers.

Vegas Golden Knights Outperform Chicago Blackhawks in Strong Season Showing

The Vegas Golden Knights have demonstrated a significantly stronger performance this season compared to the Chicago Blackhawks. Currently, Vegas ranks 4th in goals scored and 7th in goals allowed, with their power play holding the fourth-best position in the league. In contrast, Chicago ranks 30th in goals scored and 31st in goals allowed, although their penalty kill holds the fifth position. However, Chicago's struggles to score against high-scoring teams like the Golden Knights have been evident. Vegas has recently won 14 out of their last 19 games and has a strong record of 8-3 in their last 11 away games, while Chicago has struggled with a 2-10 record in their last 12 games. The goaltending performances have also favored Vegas, with Adin Hill holding a 2.54 GAA compared to Petr Mrazek's 3.25 GAA for Chicago.

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