Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Blackhawks

The Vegas Golden Knights clash with the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Sunday, January 4.

The Blackhawks are capable of pushing the Golden Knights to the wire and that’s why our prediction is to back them at -110 on the +1.5 puck line. It could be closer than the odds suggest.

Vegas Golden Knights were beaten in their previous four games and the latest was on the road at Enterprise Center. St Louis Blues claimed a 4-3 win. Mark Stone, Pavel Dorofeyev and Keegan Kolesar scored one goal apiece.

Chicago Blackhawks won last time out by a 3-2 (SO) scoreline. On the road against Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, they made it back-to-back wins. Ryan Donato and Teuvo Teraevaeinen scored one goal apiece. Goalie Spencer Knight made 32 saves (.941).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Knights claim a 4-3 win over the Hawks at T-Mobile Arena. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Knights when playing the Hawks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Akira Schmid (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-9-6	2.6	.893	2
23/24	5-9-0	3.15	.895	0

Arvid Soderblom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-10-3	3.7	.876	1
23/24	5-22-1	3.92	.879	0

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 27.5 shots on goal, with a 25.8% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 3.5 goals from 25.6 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.6%.

Mitchell Marner is the top points scorer with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, with Mark Stone racking up 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Carter Hart have a 3.51 goal against average with a .869 save percentage.

The Hawks have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.2 goals from 24.1 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.3%.

The top points scorer is Ilya Mikheyev with 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi is next best after registering 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.86 GAA with a .891 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

This Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

This NHL affair might be competitive rather than one-sided. In the search for value, the pick is Chicago Blackhawks enjoying a 1.5 goal start at -110 on the puck line.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Golden Knights vs Blackhawks stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blackhawks in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blackhawks in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blackhawks in 3 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Golden Knights in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Golden Knights in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Golden Knights in 17 of their last 20 games.

Hawks +1.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ivan Barbashev Under 1.5 Shots -125

Ivan Barbashev (Golden Knights) has totaled Under 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Shots on Goal bet can be backed at -125.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 2 - 4 Blackhawks

The Blackhawks can be backed at +2500 to triumph by a 4-2 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Blackhawks

1-0

Knights

+5000

Blackhawks

+6600

2-0

Knights

+4000

Blackhawks

+7000

2-1

Knights

+1300

Blackhawks

+1900

3-0

Knights

+2400

Blackhawks

+6000

3-1

Knights

+1500

Blackhawks

+3000

3-2

Knights

+750

Blackhawks

+1150

4-0

Knights

+2500

Blackhawks

+9000

4-1

Knights

+1100

Blackhawks

+3300

4-2

Knights

+1200

Blackhawks

+2500

4-3

Knights

+900

Blackhawks

+1300

5-0

Knights

+4000

Blackhawks

+14000

5-1

Knights

+1500

Blackhawks

+6000

5-2

Knights

+1150

Blackhawks

+3300

5-3

Knights

+1800

Blackhawks

+3500

5-4

Knights

+1800

Blackhawks

+2400

6-1

Knights

+3000

Blackhawks

+14000

6-2

Knights

+1900

Blackhawks

+6600

6-3

Knights

+2200

Blackhawks

+5000

6-4

Knights

+4000

Blackhawks

+6600

6-5

Knights

+4500

Blackhawks

+5500

7-3

Knights

+3500

Blackhawks

+10000

7-4

Knights

+5000

Blackhawks

+10000

7-5

Knights

+9000

Blackhawks

+13000

7-6

Knights

+11000

Blackhawks

+12500

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You might not get rich backing Vegas Golden Knights at -256. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 72% chance of winning this game. At +205, Chicago Blackhawks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +104.

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Moneyline

Knights

-256

Blackhawks

+205

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

-164

Tie

+350

Blackhawks

+380

Puck Line

Knights -1.5

-105

Blackhawks +1.5

-115

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 22.8
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 17.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.9
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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