<p>The Vegas Golden Knights are set to play against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This NHL Regular Season game features the Golden Knights with a record of 17-11-11 and the Blackhawks at 16-18-7.</p> <p>Bruce Cassidy leads the Golden Knights, who are ranked 5th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division. On the other side, Jeff Blashill's Blackhawks hold the 14th spot in the Western Conference and 7th in the Central Division. Both teams have achieved 2 shutout wins this season.</p> <h2>Golden Knights vs Blackhawks Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Chicago Blackhawks</li><li>Venue: United Center</li><li>Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine -256, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +209</li></ul> <h2>Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview</h2> <p>The Vegas Golden Knights have struggled in recent games. They have lost their last four, including a close 4-3 loss against the St. Louis Blues. In that game, Mark Stone scored once, and the team had 24 shots on goal.</p> <p>In another tough game, the Golden Knights lost to the Nashville Predators 4-2. Pavel Dorofeyev had two assists, but the team managed only one power-play goal. Despite 31 shots on goal, they couldn't overcome the Predators' defense.</p> <p>On December 23, the Golden Knights secured a 7-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. Mitchell Marner stood out with two goals. The team had 26 shots on goal and converted one power-play opportunity in that game.</p> <h2>Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview</h2> <p>The Chicago Blackhawks have been playing some close games lately. In their last outing, they won 3-2 against the Washington Capitals. Spencer Knight made 32 saves on 34 shots, helping the team secure the win.</p> <p>In the game before, the Blackhawks edged out the Dallas Stars 4-3 at home. Ilya Mikheyev scored two goals in that game. Ryan Donato contributed with two assists, adding to the team's offensive efforts.</p> <p>Connor Bedard is leading the Blackhawks with 44 points this season. He has scored 19 goals and provided 25 assists. Tyler Bertuzzi is another key player, with 31 points in 38 games.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win with a moneyline of -256 against the Chicago Blackhawks, who have a moneyline of +209. The Golden Knights have stronger skater stats, with higher rankings in goals and assists, suggesting they can outscore the Blackhawks. We project the Golden Knights to win the game with a score of 4-2.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -116 and the under at -104. Both teams have shown the ability to score, but their goaltending stats suggest a moderate number of goals allowed. With a projected total score of 6, taking the over 6.0 is a reasonable pick.</p>

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