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 both teams heading into the game following 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 last outing.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey action.

In the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks are 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 contest expects a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-291)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights (11-6-8 overall) have a 1-8-9 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • 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 only 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 a pair of goals (registering one point).
  • The Golden Knights have scored at least three goals 16 times, and are 10-1-5 in those games (to record 25 points).
  • In the nine games when Vegas has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 4-1-4 to register 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 in six games, going 1-2-3 to register five points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks (11-9-5 overall) have posted a record of 1-5-6 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
  • Chicago has earned 10 points (3-5-4) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blackhawks registered 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 three or more goals 16 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (10-3-3).
  • This season, Chicago has scored a single 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 have been outshot by opponents 18 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
15th 3.04 Goals Scored 3.20 9th
15th 2.96 Goals Allowed 2.88 12th
6th 29.9 Shots 25.2 28th
3rd 24.8 Shots Allowed 30.3 27th
8th 24.10% Power Play % 24.32% 6th
13th 81.25% Penalty Kill % 84.09% 6th

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