Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Sep 29

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Cole Smith (22) celebrates his empty-net goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 30, 2026, in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Candice Ward)
  • The Golden Knights are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
  • Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
  • TV Channel: ESPN | TVA2

The Chicago Blackhawks (0-0) visit T-Mobile Arena to take on the Vegas Golden Knights (0-0) on Sep. 29 in Paradise, NV. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 pm.

The Golden Knights are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Spread (Puck line)Total (O/U)2-Way Moneyline
Blackhawks+1.5 -1156 -110+220
Golden Knights-1.5 -1056 -110-275

Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Golden Knights will win this game with 70.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blackhawks will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Blackhawks are 0-0 against the spread this NHL season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • Blackhawks are 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units /0% ROI
  • Blackhawks are 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Blackhawks are 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units /0% ROI

Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Golden Knights are 0-0 against the spread this NHL season (+0 Units /0% ROI).

  • Golden Knights are 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Golden Knights vs Blackhawks

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Mark Stone (Veg) +154
Jack Eichel (Veg) +165
Mitch Marner (VEG) +190
Tomas Hertl (VEG) +220
Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) +220
Brett Howden (Veg) +230

Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights

The Blackhawks were 29-51 (.362) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Blackhawks are 54-105 (.340) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Blackhawks are 10-24 (.294) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Blackhawks were winless (0-30) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .130

Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks

The Golden Knights are 84-73 (.535) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights were 1-25 (.038) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165

The Golden Knights were 12-36 (.250) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .282

The Golden Knights were 21-29 (.420) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .469

The Blackhawks scored on 0% of second chance opportunities on the power play last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 20%

The Blackhawks were 29-51 (.362) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Blackhawks averaged 4.4 high danger chances per game in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.4

The Blackhawks averaged 0.83 expected goals per game in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.04

The Golden Knights had 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights had 5.1 slot shots per game in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.2

The Golden Knights have 6 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights scored on 9% of second chance opportunities on the power play last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 20%

The Blackhawks allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1

The Blackhawks had 39.5 goals saved above expected while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14.2

The Blackhawks allowed 7.9 high danger chances per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.1

The Blackhawks had 1,354 successful stick checks last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have allowed 9 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have a .794 slot save percentage in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .833

The Golden Knights had a .783 slot save percentage in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .831

The Golden Knights allowed 7 forecheck chances in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams


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