Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - March 28

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The Vegas Golden Knights (43-20-8) will attempt to prolong a four-game win streak when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks (21-42-9) on the road on Friday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which club we predict will emerge with the victory in Friday's action on the ice.

The Blackhawks have a 2-7-1 record in their last 10 games. They have scored 24 total goals (five power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 21.7%) while conceding 37 goals to their opponents.

Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-330)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights have a 43-20-8 record overall, with a 3-8-11 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • In the 22 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-7-5 record (good for 25 points).
  • The five times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-2-2 (four points).
  • Vegas has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (1-7-1 record, three points).
  • The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals 53 times, and are 41-7-5 in those games (to register 87 points).
  • In the 30 games when Vegas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 16-10-4 record (36 points).
  • In the 47 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 31-13-3 (65 points).
  • The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Golden Knights went 12-6-4 in those contests (28 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have a 3-9-12 record in overtime matchups this season and a 21-42-9 overall record.
  • In the 20 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
  • This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
  • When Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-19-3 record).
  • The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals 33 times, earning 43 points from those matchups (19-9-5).
  • This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 23 games has a record of 6-15-2 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 4-14-0 (eight points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 53 games. The Blackhawks finished 16-28-9 in those matchups (41 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
4th 3.39 Goals Scored 2.71 26th
7th 2.65 Goals Allowed 3.57 30th
4th 30.5 Shots 24.4 32nd
6th 26.6 Shots Allowed 31.2 30th
1st 30.12% Power Play % 25.75% 8th
24th 75.86% Penalty Kill % 80.9% 10th

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