Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 2/21/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-310) Blackhawks (+245)

The Vegas Golden Knights (34-18-4) are hitting the road to United Center on Tuesday where they will attempt to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks (18-32-5). The odds on this game have the Golden Knights at -310 while the Blackhawks are priced at +245. The total is 7.

The Vegas Golden Knights were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-4 victory over the Lightning their last time out. The Golden Knights had a solid offensive performance and it showed in the victory. In the game, they scored on 5 of the 26 shots they put on goal. Furthermore, they had 2 power play chances but weren't able to net one. Vegas recorded 8 mins in the box in this contest.

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When playing at even strength, the Golden Knights have conceded 128 goals while scoring 150 of their own. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have amassed 135 power play tries (32nd in professional hockey) and have earned 28 goals in those chances. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 181 goals (14th in the league) over the course of the season and have conceded 156. Vegas has tried 1,826 shots and has a shot percentage of 9.9%. For the year, they have 72 points and their points percentage sits at .643. The Golden Knights thus far have had 1,680 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .907. Vegas comes into tonight with 147 power play opportunities and they have added 31 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 21.09%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Adin Hill. Over the course of his career, Hill has earned 43 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .512. He has a save percentage of .909 in his 5,208 minutes on the ice. Hill has had 2,550 shot attempts against him and has accrued 2,317 total saves. Opponents have racked up 233 goals against Hill in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.68. He has earned a record of 43-37-6 and was named the starter in 84 games. Hill has been involved in 97 games over the course of his NHL career.

In their last contest, Chicago faced the Maple Leafs in an outing where the Blackhawks got the win by a final of 5-3. They had 3 power play opportunities in this contest but were not able to net one. The Blackhawks recorded 5 goals of the 28 shots on goal they attempted.

Chicago has taken 1,473 shots (32nd in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 9.23%, while allowing the other team 1,848 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 76.22% on their oppositions 164 power play tries, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.2%. They have recorded 159 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 16.98%. The Blackhawks have tallied 109 goals at even strength and 27 goals (30th in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 199 goals to be scored by way of 160 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 136 goals, 41 points, in addition to a points percentage of .373.

Across the ice you are going to see Petr Mrazek between the pipes. Mrazek has earned a career mark of 146-117-33 and has participated in 320 games. Mrazek's quality start rate sits at 49.8% and he has 146 quality starts in his professional career. He is sitting with 7,991 stops out of the 8,810 shots attempted against him, which gives him a percentage of .907. Teams are averaging 2.74 goals/game and he has relinquished 819 goals altogether. He has been a starter 293 games and has been on the ice for 17,903 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Vegas (-310)

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