The Vegas Golden Knights (29-13-3) go on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-3, losers of four in a row) at United Center. The contest on Saturday, January 18 starts at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks are 2-7-1. They have totaled 24 goals, while their opponents have scored 41. They have gone on the power play 19 times during that span, and have capitalized with five goals (26.3% of opportunities).
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-257)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights are 3-3-6 in overtime matchups as part of a 29-13-3 overall record.
- In the 15 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-4-2 record (good for 20 points).
- The three times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-1-1 (three points).
- Vegas has lost all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Golden Knights have scored more than two goals 34 times, and are 28-4-2 in those games (to record 58 points).
- In the 18 games when Vegas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 21 points after finishing 10-7-1.
- In the 30 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 21-9-0 (42 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 8-3-3 to record 19 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a record of 14-28-3 this season and are 2-3-5 in overtime games.
- Chicago has earned eight points (3-7-2) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has earned six points (2-13-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 19 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 5-8-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 10-19-3 to register 23 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.38 | Goals Scored | 2.53 | 30th |
| 6th | 2.69 | Goals Allowed | 3.42 | 29th |
| 4th | 30.7 | Shots | 25.1 | 31st |
| 8th | 27.1 | Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 28th |
| 5th | 26.42% | Power Play % | 23.15% | 11th |
| 17th | 78.95% | Penalty Kill % | 83.08% | 4th |
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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