Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks NHL Odds
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(42-31-7) Vegas Golden Knights vs. Chicago Blackhawks (27-42-11)
Date: Wednesday, April 27
Time: 8:37 PM ET
Venue: United Center
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Golden Knights -250 / Blackhawks +175(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Vegas +1.5 +120/ Blackhawks +1.5 -140
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.5
The Vegas Golden Knights and Chicago Blackhawks face off on Wednesday in an NHL showdown at the United Center. When these two teams faced off on March 26th it was Vegas that won 5-4.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights sit with a 42-31-7 record overall and away from home they have gone 20-16-3 away from home. Vegas played on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars and lost in a shootout, which is a big hit to their playoff chances.
Vegas is averaging 3.15 goals per game while giving up 2.96 goals per game. The offense is ranked 13th while their defense is ranked 14th. Vegas is averaging 30 shots per game which is 8th best in the league.
Jonathan Marchessault has been the top player for Vegas scoring 29 goals and adding another 35 assists. Chandler Stephenson is also having a big season scoring 21 goals and adding 40 assists.
Chicago Blackhawks
On the other side of this matchup is the Chicago Blackhawks who sit with a 27-42-11 record overall and at home they have gone 13-21-6. Even though the Blackhawks have struggled, they are coming off a win against the Philadelphia Flyers in the last game. The defense was good giving up only one goal.
The Blackhawks are averaging 2.6 goals per game while giving up 3.54 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th while their defense is ranked 26th. In this game the defense is going to need to better.
The best player for Chicago has been Patrick Kane and he has scored 26 goals and added another 66 assists for 92 points. Alex DeBrincat is also having a big season scoring 41 goals and added 36 assists.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Blackhawks are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. Pacific.
- Blackhawks are 3-15 in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Golden Knights are 4-0 in their last 4 games following OT on the previous day.
- Blackhawks are 6-1 in their last 7 Wednesday games.
- Over is 5-0 in Blackhawks last 5 games a home underdog.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Golden Knights last 4 games following OT on the previous day.
- Over is 5-1-2 in Blackhawks last 8 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Free Vegas Golden Knights vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL Prediction
The Blackhawks might have won their last game, and Vegas lost their last game, but it’s going to be different in this game. Look for the Blackhawks defense to really struggle, and Vegas is going to have no issue in this game getting the job done. Look for the Golden Knights defense to be strong, and Vegas will win this game on the puck line.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Vegas -1.5
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