Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/2

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The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL regular season game. This game will happen at T-Mobile Arena, the home of the Golden Knights. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+ on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 PM.

The Blackhawks have a record of 11-9-5 this season. They rank 9th in the conference and 4th in their division. The Golden Knights have a similar record of 11-6-8. They hold the 6th spot in the conference and are 3rd in their division. Both teams have one shutout win this season.

Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Chicago Blackhawks Puck Line: +1.5 (-109)
    • Vegas Golden Knights Puck Line: -1.5 (-112)
    • Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine: +235
    • Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine: -287
    • Over/Under: 6.0 (-120/-102)

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks recently had a strong performance against the Anaheim Ducks. They won 5-3, scoring two power-play goals. Connor Bedard led the team with two goals and two assists.

In a previous game, the Blackhawks faced the Nashville Predators and lost 4-3. They managed 27 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Ryan Greene and Teuvo Teravainen each scored a goal.

During their game against the Minnesota Wild, the Blackhawks lost by a score of 4-3. Despite 37 shots on goal, they did not score any power-play goals. Jason Dickinson and Artyom Levshunov each scored a goal for Chicago.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights recently had a close win against the San Jose Sharks. They scored 4 goals on 24 shots, with one goal coming from a power play. Mitchell Marner stood out with 1 goal and 1 assist.

Their game against the Montreal Canadiens did not go as well. They lost 4-1, even though they had more shots on goal than their opponent. Mark Stone was the only Golden Knights player to score in that game.

In their match against the Ottawa Senators, the Golden Knights faced another defeat. They lost 4-3, despite having more shots and hits. Akira Schmid made 20 saves in that game, but it was not enough to secure a win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win with a moneyline of -287. They have a strong record this season and rank well in goals and shots on goal. The Chicago Blackhawks, with a moneyline of +235, are the underdog. The projected score is Vegas 4, Chicago 2. The recommendation is to pick the Golden Knights to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown decent offensive stats, but neither has recorded a shutout. The skater and goaltending stats suggest a combined score close to the line. The projected total is 6. As a result, the recommendation is to go with the Over at -120.