Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Prediction 9/29/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, September 29th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks went 29-39-14 last year and they finished with 72 points, which was last in the Central Division. Chicago was 10 points behind the next team in the division and they were 49 points behind the Avalanche in first. The Blackhawks started the 25-26 season with a 3-2 loss to the Panthers and they were 0-3 through three games. Chicago had a ton of issues finding wins last year and they only had two winning streaks of three games or more all season. The Blackhawks scored 210 goals per game last year, which was 30th in the NHL, while they allowed 270 goals against per game, which was 27th. 

In the preseason, Chicago went 2-1-1, which was tied for second in the Central Division. The Blackhawks split two games with the Blues and two games with the Wild, with three of the four going under 5.5 goals. Chicago will be led by Connor Bedard, who had 30 goals and 45 assists last year, while Tyler Bertuzzi had 32 goals and 26 assists. The expected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who went 19-25-11 with a 2.82 goals against average and a .902 save percentage last year. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights were 39-26-17 last season and they finished with 95 points, which was first in the Pacific Division. Vegas was two points ahead of the Oilers for first and three points ahead of the Ducks for third. The Golden Knights started the year with a 6-5 shootout loss against the Kings, but they were 5-2 through two games. Vegas had some troubles towards the end of the season and ended up firing their head coach, but they finished the regular season by winning seven of their last eight. The Golden Knights defeated the Mammoth, Ducks, and Avalanche in the playoffs, but lost in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Hurricanes. 

In the preseason, Vegas went 3-1-0, which was tied for second in the Pacific Division. The Golden Knights defeated the Kings, Sharks, and Mammoth, but did lose a game to the Sharks. The Golden Knights are led by Jack Eichel, who had 27 goals and 63 assists, while Mitch Marner added 24 goals and 56 assists. The expected starting goalie for Vegas is Carter Hart, who went 11-3-3 with a 2.71 goals against average and an .891 save percentage last season. 

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Golden Knights have won each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last four games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games.
• The favorites have won the third period in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Golden Knights have lost each of their last three games.
• The road team has won three of the Blackhawks’ last four games.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven Tuesday games as road underdogs.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six Tuesday games as favorites.
• The Golden Knights have lost the third period in each of their last three home games.

Total Goals Facts

• Ten of the Blackhawks’ last 11 road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Golden Knights’ last six season openers have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 18 of the Golden Knights’ last 19 games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has scored a goal in five of the Golden Knights’ last six games against Central Division opponents at T-Mobile Arena.
• Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in six of the Golden Knights’ last seven games as favorites.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Ryan Greene has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games as underdogs.
• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Vegas Golden Knights have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 last season (34).
• The Vegas Golden Knights have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 1 last season (14).
• The Chicago Blackhawks ranked 29th in the league in power play percentage last season (16.95%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks ranked 27th in the league for goals against per game last season (3.29).

Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Prediction

Chicago comes into this year after a disastrous 25-26 season and they will be looking for a fast start. The Blackhawks get a lot of hype with Connor Bedard, but they were one of the worst teams last year. Vegas has way more talent than Chicago and they are on home ice. I do expect the Blackhawks to be better this year, but I have to take Vegas to win by at least 1.5 goals in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Golden Knights -1.5