Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks 2/21/2023 Best Pick, Analysis and Odds
In upcoming NHL action, the Vegas Golden Knights are set to take on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 8:30 PM ET. Despite their strong season so far, the Golden Knights are looking to maintain their edge over the competition and secure their position in the rankings. They are currently ranked 13th in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.23 goals per game. However, they recently showed their offensive prowess with a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Golden Knights have also been solid defensively, ranking 10th in the league by allowing just 2.79 goals per game. Adin Hill will be the starting goaltender for the upcoming game, with a career record of 43 quality starts and a quality starts percentage of.512. Hill has a.909 save percentage in his 5,208 on-ice minutes, having stopped 2,317 shots attempted against him. He has allowed a total of 233 goals in his professional career, with a 2.68 goals-against average per game. Hill has started in 84 games, earning a record of 43-37-6.
- The Vegas Golden Knights are 15-4 SU in their last 19 matches with the Blackhawks.
- The total remained UNDER in 8 of Vegas’ last 10 games on the road.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Vegas’ last 5 games on the road against Chicago.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks 2/21/2023 Best Pick, Analysis and Odds
In terms of scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have struggled, ranking last in the league with an average of 2.47 goals per game. However, they were able to secure two consecutive victories, including a 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in their most recent game at home. Defensively, the Blackhawks have also struggled, allowing an average of 3.62 goals per game, which places them 26th in the league. In goal for the Blackhawks, Petr Mrazek will be defending the net. With 320 games under his belt, Mrazek has a career record of 146-117-33 and has recorded 146 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage of 49.8%. Throughout his career, Mrazek has stopped 7,991 of the 8,810 shots attempted against him, leading to a save percentage of .907.
- The total remained UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games at home against Vegas.
- Chicago is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The total stayed UNDER in 7 of the Blackhawks’ last 10 games played on a Tuesday.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks. The NHL pick for this game is the Vegas Golden Knights. Over their last five games, the Golden Knights’ offense has been firing on all cylinders, averaging an impressive 4.8 goals per game. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just 2.8 goals over their past four contests. The team’s penalty kills percentages also show a noticeable difference, with Vegas currently ranked 17th in the league with a 79.3% success rate, while Chicago sits in 22nd place with a 76.2% success rate. Given their recent dominance over the Blackhawks, having won 15 of their last 19 meetings, the Vegas Golden Knights are the clear favorites to come out on top in this road game. Look for their potent offense to continue its hot streak, leading them to a comfortable 7-3 victory.
NHL Starting Time: 8:30 PM (EDT)
Location: United Center, IL
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
TV: NBC Sports Chicago
NHL Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -275
NHL Totals: 6.5
