Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/15/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-220) Blackhawks (+180)

The Vegas Golden Knights (21-9-1) are hitting the road to United Center on Thursday where they will take on the Chicago Blackhawks (7-16-4). The moneyline on this matchup has the Golden Knights at -220 and the Blackhawks are sitting at +180. The over/under is set at 6.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a good night with a 6-5 victory against the Jets their last time out. The Golden Knights played really well in this victory. In the game, they netted 6 of the 33 shots they put on net. Furthermore, they had 3 chances on the power play and were able to score 2 goals. Vegas earned 4 penalty minutes for this game.

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With respect to their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 102 goals (7th in the National Hockey League) this year and have allowed 85. For the year, they have accumulated 43 points and their points percentage sits at .694. Vegas has accounted for 89 power play chances and they have notched 21 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 23.60%. While at even strength, the Golden Knights have allowed the opponent to score 64 goals while notching 81 of their own. Vegas has taken 1,005 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.2%. The Golden Knights have seen 962 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .912. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have totaled 79 power play opportunities (30th in pro hockey) and have racked up 21 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Logan Thompson. Thompson has played in 40 matchups throughout his professional hockey career. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 23-12-3 and he started in 37 games. The opposition has racked up 103 goals versus Thompson in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.68. Thompson has seen 1,218 shots against him and has accrued 1,115 saves. His save percentage sits at .915 for his 2,306 mins guarding the cage. Over the course of his career, Thompson has accounted for 20 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .541.

Their last time out, Chicago squared up with the Capitals in a matchup where the Blackhawks took the loss by a score of 7-3. They had 3 power play attempts in this contest and netted 1 out of those tries. The Blackhawks recorded 3 goals of the 29 shots on goal they were seeking.

Chicago has attempted 695 shots (31st in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.35%, while allowing their opponents 929 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 73.33% on the other teams 90 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.3%. They have a tally of 84 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 23.81%. The Blackhawks have scored 45 goals at even strength and 20 goals (22nd in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 99 goals to be scored by way of 75 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 65 goals, 18 points, and a points percentage of .333.

For the opposition you will find Arvid Soderblom between the pipes. His opponents are averaging 3.51 goals per contest and he has allowed 51 goals altogether. Soderblom's quality start percentage sits at 46.2% and he has 6 quality starting assignments in his career. He has started in 13 games and has accumulated 873 mins. Soderblom has amassed a career record of 2-10-2 and has played in 16 games. He has gathered 447 stops out of the 498 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .898.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago (+180)

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