The Vegas Golden Knights and Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice in the season opener at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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As action begins for the start of the NHL season, here is who we pick to take home the victory in Tuesday's action.

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-267)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

The Golden Knights were 13-18-31 in overtime games as part of a 39-26-17 overall record last season.
Vegas was 21-12-10 (52 points) in its 43 games decided by one goal.
In the 12 games last season the Golden Knights registered only one goal, they went 1-8-3 (five points).
Vegas finished 2-12-3 in the 17 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering seven points).
The Golden Knights scored three or more goals in 70 games (50-8-12, 112 points).
In the 46 games when Vegas recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 57 points by finishing 25-14-7.
In the 68 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Vegas was 36-22-10 (82 points).
The Golden Knights were outshot by their opponent in 33 games, going 17-10-6 to register 40 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks had a 29-39-14 record last season, and were 7-14-21 in contests that required overtime.
In the 27 games Chicago played that were decided by one goal, it picked up 29 points.
Last season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in 16 games, and they finished 0-15-1.
Chicago accumulated 15 points (5-11-5) when scoring exactly two goals last season.
The Blackhawks scored at least three goals in 40 games, earning 56 points from those contests.
Last season Chicago recorded a lone power-play goal in 30 games, posting a record of 14-11-5.
When it outshot its opponent last season, Chicago posted a record of 12-10-4 (28 points).
The Blackhawks were outshot by their opponents 53 times last season, and took 44 points from those games.

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