For the upcoming contest between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Vegas and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals 26 times this season.
• So far this season, 24 games Chicago has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Golden Knights (3.26) and the Blackhawks (2.62).
• This game’s over/under is 0.3 more than the 6.2 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Golden Knights Moneyline: -360

• The Golden Knights have been victorious in 29 of their 46 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (63.0%).
• Vegas has not played a game with moneyline odds shorter than -360.
• The Golden Knights’ implied moneyline win probability is 78.3% in this game.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +285

• In 55 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has secured the upset 16 times.
• The Blackhawks have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +285 or longer (in seven chances).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win is 26.0% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vegas 4, Chicago 2

Golden Knights Points Leaders

• With 19 goals and 50 assists this season, Jack Eichel is one of Vegas’ top contributors (69 points).
• Mark Stone has 15 goals and 35 assists for Vegas to compile 50 total points (1.0 per game).
• On 111 shots (for seven goals) and 41 assists, Shea Theodore has contributed 48 points this season.
• Across 35 games played, Adin Hill has a goaltending record of 21-10-4. During those games, he’s allowed 89 goals while recording 829 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has collected 33 assists and 16 goals in 58 games, good for 49 points.
• Teuvo Teravainen is a key contributor for Chicago, with 42 total points this season. He has scored 13 goals and provided 29 assists in 58 games.
• Ryan Donato has 19 goals and 20 assists, for a season point total of 39.
• Petr Mrazek has an .893 save percentage (49th in the league), with 845 total saves, while conceding 101 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has put up a 10-19-2 record between the posts for Chicago this season.

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Vegas vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Paradise, Nevada
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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