Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Odds (Fade Vegas After Back Breaking Tuesday Night Loss)
The Golden Knights playoff chances all but ended last night when they fell to the Dallas Stars in a shootout. According to moneypuck.com, they not have just a 1.5% chance of getting in.
Their only hope is to go 2-0 in their final two games, and hope the Stars fail to get a single point in each their last two games. If the Stars force overtime in either of their two games or if the Golden Knights fail to finish 2-0, the field for the playoffs will be locked in.
That makes their game tonight against the Blackhawks a must-win. Let's take a look at the odds for the game via WynnBET.
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Golden Knights -220
- Blackhawks +185
Puck line:
- Golden Knights -1.5 (+115)
- Blackhawks +1.5 (-140)
Total:
- 6 (Over -115/Under -105)
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Betting Trends
- The OVER is 6-3 in the Golden Knights' last nine games.
- Golden Knights are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. Blackhawks.
- Golden Knights are 4-10 in their last 14 road games.
- Blackhawks are 3-12 in their last 15 games.
- Blackhawks are 2-9 in their last 11 games vs. Western Conference opponents.
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Pick
Make no mistake about it, the Golden Knights season is over. The Stars play the worst team in the NHL tonight, the Arizona Coyotes, and a single point ends Vegas' season. So, with that being said, I think the Blackhawks hold some value as home underdogs.
One of the biggest issues that the Golden Knights have had in recent months is their shooting percentage. They rank 26th in that area over their last 25 games, finding the back of the net on only 8.81 percent of shot attempts. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks rank 16th in that category.
Last night's overtime loss to the Stars was a backbreaker for the Golden Knights, I can't see them getting up for this road game.
Lean: Blackhawks +185
You can track Iain's bets on Betstamp here.