Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights 01/08/2022 Game Analysis, Tips and Hockey Forecast

Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights 01/08/2022 – The Chicago Blackhawks will take the road in this game to square off against the Vegas Golden Knights from T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The Blackhawks are struggling to get past opponents as they remain at the seventh spot in the Central Division. Chicago will enter this game riding a six-game losing streak. The Golden Knights are at the top of the Pacific Division and they enter this game with a winning record. The NHL betting odds & lines are intact for the Golden Knights to win this game and cover the spread.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights 01/08/2022

When: Saturday, January 8, 10:00 PM ET

Where: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada

TV: ESPN+

Stream: NHL.TV

Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights 01/08/2022 Betting Odds:

Team	PUCKLINE	TOTAL	ML
Chicago Blackhawks	+1.5 (-238)	5.5 o (-113)	+110
Vegas Golden Knights	-1.5 (+204)	5.5 u (-113)	-135

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Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are holding an 11-18-5 record on the season and they continue to trail the Dallas Stars. Chicago is above the Arizona Coyotes at the bottom. The Blackhawks dropped their last game against the Coyotes with a final score of 6-4. Patrick Kane is the leader in scoring with 29 points and seven goals. Kane is also the leader in assists with 22. Alex DeBrincat is the other notable player with 21 goals. DeBrincat recorded 106 shots on goal this entire season.

Players to watch: P. Kane RW (G 7, A 22, PTS 29), A. DeBrincat LW (G 21, A 6, PTS 27), S. Jones D (G 3, A 22, PTS 25).

Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights are coming into this game holding a 23-13-1 record on the season. The Knights are above the Anaheim Ducks and they enter this game with a 5-1 victory against the Rangers. Chandler Stevenson is the bright spot for the Knights with 35 points, 25 assists, and 10 goals. Jonathan Marchesault is the leading goal scorer with 18 goals and 109 shots on goal. The Knights have set the standard high in the Pacific Division and are five-plus games ahead of the Ducks.

Players to watch: C. Stephenson C (G 10, A 25, PTS 35), R. Smith RW (G 11, A 17, PTS 28), J. Marchessault C (G 18, A 8, PTS 26).

Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Predictions

Trends

Blackhawks

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games.
Chicago are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games.
Chicago are 2-12 SU in their last 14 games against Vegas.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games on the road.
Chicago are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Vegas.

Golden Knights

Vegas are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas’ last 6 games against Chicago.
Vegas are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago.
Vegas are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games this season.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Vegas’ last 13 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.

Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Betting Picks

The Chicago Blackhawks are way too weak and this is going to be an unbalanced game between a strong and a weak team. The NHL best bets today have predicted the Golden Knights to win and cover with a 3-1 final score.