Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 14 2026
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The Chicago Blackhawks travel to face the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET with television coverage on ESPN+. The betting odds for this matchup list Chicago at +205 on the moneyline while Vegas comes in at -250. The puck line shows Chicago +1.5 (-122) and Vegas -1.5 (+102) with a total set at 6.5 goals. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more daily betting insights and predictions.
Blackhawks Hoping to Stay Competitive on the Road
The Chicago Blackhawks enter this matchup with a 25-29-11 overall record and a 12-14-6 road record this season. Chicago has been involved in several close games recently, having recently won over Utah 3-2 in overtime twice while also recently losing to Dallas 4-3 in overtime, Vancouver 6-3, and Winnipeg 3-2 in overtime.
Chicago is averaging 2.65 goals per game while allowing 3.14 goals per game this season. The Blackhawks generate around 24.4 shots per game while allowing 29.3 shots against. On special teams, Chicago has scored 37 power play goals with a 19.8% power play percentage while their penalty kill has been one of the stronger units in the league at 85.6%.
One of Chicago’s biggest defensive strengths has been their penalty kill. With an 85.6% success rate while shorthanded, the Blackhawks have been able to neutralize many power play opportunities and stay competitive in close games.
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Golden Knights Look to Take Advantage at Home
The Vegas Golden Knights come into this matchup with a 30-22-14 overall record and a 15-10-7 home record this season. Vegas has had mixed results in their last five games, having recently won over Pittsburgh 6-2 and Detroit 4-3 in overtime while also recently losing to Dallas 2-1, Edmonton 4-2, and Minnesota 4-2.
Vegas averages 3.26 goals per game while allowing 3.08 goals per game this season. The Golden Knights generate about 28.4 shots per game while allowing just 24.7 shots against. On special teams, Vegas has produced 46 power play goals with a strong 25.1% power play percentage while their penalty kill sits at 81.9%.
One of Vegas’s biggest advantages has been their offensive pressure. Averaging nearly 28 shots per game while maintaining one of the stronger power plays in the league gives the Golden Knights the ability to create consistent scoring chances.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights Pick
Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Pick
- Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+102)
Vegas has the clear offensive edge in this matchup and should benefit from playing on home ice. The Golden Knights average over three goals per game and generate significantly more shots than Chicago, while the Blackhawks have struggled defensively this season. With Vegas capable of controlling the pace offensively, the Golden Knights have a strong opportunity to cover the puck line.
Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Total Pick
- Over 6.5
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have been involved in games that produce scoring opportunities. Vegas averages over three goals per game and Chicago allows more than three goals per game on average. With the Golden Knights pushing the pace offensively and Chicago capable of contributing some scoring, this matchup has the potential to reach the over.
Final Score Prediction: Golden Knights 5, Blackhawks 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.
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