Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 2

The Vegas Golden Knights (11-6-8) host the Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-5) at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a victory. The Golden Knights are coming off a 4-3 triumph over the San Jose Sharks, while the Blackhawks took down the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 in their most recent outing.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which team we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.

In the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone 4-4-2. They have scored 32 goals, while their opponents have scored 33. They have gone on the power play 30 times during that span, and have capitalized with nine goals (30.0% of opportunities).

Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-292)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights have gone 1-8-9 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 11-6-8.
  • Vegas has 16 points (5-1-6) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the five times this season the Golden Knights ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-2 record, good for four points.
  • Vegas finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
  • The Golden Knights have scored at least three goals in 16 games (10-1-5, 25 points).
  • In the nine games when Vegas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-1-4 record (12 points).
  • In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 10-4-5 (25 points).
  • The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 1-2-3 (five points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks (11-9-5 overall) have posted a record of 1-5-6 in contests that have needed OT this season.
  • In the 12 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
  • This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • Chicago has earned four points (1-3-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals 16 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (10-3-3).
  • This season, Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 6-4-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-2-2 (eight points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Blackhawks finished 8-7-3 in those contests (19 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
14th 3.04 Goals Scored 3.2 9th
14th 2.96 Goals Allowed 2.88 12th
6th 29.9 Shots 25.2 28th
3rd 24.8 Shots Allowed 30.3 27th
8th 24.1% Power Play % 24.32% 6th
14th 81.25% Penalty Kill % 84.09% 5th

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