NHL RLMLPL Pick: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights

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Stephen Nover

(At current odds)

2018-02-14T03:05:00.000Z 2018-02-14T03:05:00.000Z - NHL

21 Chicago Blackhawks
vs.
22 Vegas Golden Knights

Date	Sport/Type	Pick	Score	Odds	Size	W/L	$
02/13/2018	NHL Puck Lines	Vegas	5-2	-1½+150	Free	W	Free

Analysis

Who would have thought at the beginning of the season that the Blackhawks would be the patsy here. Las Vegas is in stop-the-pain mode losing two in a row at home. The Golden Knights only had lost two previous games at T-Mobile Arena during their first 23 home contests.

I don't expect the Golden Knights to play poorly at home again after suffering a 4-1 loss to the Flyers two days ago. The Blackhawks have lost six in a row. They hit a season low with a 6-1 road loss to the last-place Coyotes on Monday. Chicago hasn't dropped this many consecutive games since the 2011-12 season.

The Blackhawks have not been able to overcome the loss of star goalie Corey Crawford. Chicago is in serious danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. The Blackhawks have lost their last three games by a combined 10 goals.

This marks Chicago's third road game in four days. The Blackhawks return home following this matchup. That's where they could regroup to make a last stand. The effort has been there for the Blackhawks. They still are trying. They just aren't good anymore. And now they're in a very vulnerable spot to get blown out again, this time by a team much superior to the Coyotes.

Pick Creation Time:

02/13/2018 10:15 AM

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Free Pro Pick From Stephen Nover

2018-02-14T03:05:00.000Z 2018-02-14T03:05:00.000Z - NHL

21 Chicago Blackhawks vs. 22 Vegas Golden Knights

Analysis

Pick Creation Time:

Free Pro Pick From
Stephen Nover

21 Chicago Blackhawks
vs.
22 Vegas Golden Knights