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Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights predictions, Jan 04, 2026

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In an exciting NHL matchup on January 4, 2026, the Chicago Blackhawks will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Blackhawks’ home arena. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent performances, with the Blackhawks securing victories in 2 of their last 5 matches and the Golden Knights managing to win just 1.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the Blackhawks are considered the underdogs with a 3.21 probability of winning at home, while the Golden Knights have a 1.93 probability of securing an away win. Our model prediction gives the Golden Knights a slightly higher chance of victory at 52.5%, with a 27.4% chance of the Blackhawks winning and a 23.3% chance of a draw.

As the teams prepare to face each other, tactical strengths and weaknesses will come into play, and recent form will undoubtedly have an impact on the outcome. With both teams hungry for a win, this matchup is sure to be an intense and closely contested battle on the ice.

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Chicago
29.9%		 Draw
21.5%		 Vegas
48.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Vegas Golden Knights: 8.61% Chicago Blackhawks: 0.16%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
3.18 4.57 2.01
3.21 4.34 1.93

Latest Results

01.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Dallas Stars – 4:3
30.12.25 Chicago Blackhawks – New York Islanders – 2:3 penalties
28.12.25 Chicago Blackhawks – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:7
27.12.25 Dallas Stars – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:4 penalties
23.12.25 Chicago Blackhawks – Philadelphia Flyers – 1:3		 31.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Nashville Predators – 2:4
29.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Minnesota Wild – 2:5
27.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Colorado Avalanche – 5:6 penalties
23.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – San Jose Sharks – 7:2
21.12.25 Edmonton Oilers – Vegas Golden Knights – 4:3

Facts

  • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 14 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 1.
  • Recent performances by Chicago have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Vegas‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Vegas may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
  • Vegas might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 54:67. (average 2.7:3.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chicago won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 23:25. (average 2.9:3.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Chicago Blackhawks – 4:3 penalties
    28.03.25 Chicago Blackhawks – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:5
    27.02.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Chicago Blackhawks – 7:5
    18.01.25 Chicago Blackhawks – Vegas Golden Knights – 5:3
    16.04.24 Vegas Golden Knights – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 39 27 3 7 2 159:88 67
    2 Dallas Stars 41 21 4 7 9 143:113 57
    3 Minnesota Wild 41 17 7 7 10 129:108 55
    4 Edmonton Oilers 41 15 5 6 15 137:138 46
    5 Vegas Golden Knights 38 13 4 11 10 119:119 45
    6 Anaheim Ducks 40 13 8 3 16 137:141 45
    7 San Jose Sharks 40 11 9 3 17 124:139 43
    8 Seattle Kraken 38 12 5 7 14 99:112 41
    9 Los Angeles Kings 39 11 5 9 14 102:107 41
    10 Utah Mammoth 41 14 5 3 19 126:118 41
    11 Nashville Predators 40 13 5 4 18 114:133 40
    12 Calgary Flames 40 14 4 4 18 108:117 40
    13 St. Louis Blues 41 15 0 8 18 101:143 38
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 40 13 2 7 18 112:130 37
    15 Vancouver Canucks 39 10 6 3 20 112:136 35
    16 Winnipeg Jets 39 13 2 4 20 113:122 34

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Detroit Red Wings 42 17 7 4 14 130:134 52
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 40 19 5 3 13 135:107 51
    3 Carolina Hurricanes 40 15 9 3 13 135:122 51
    4 Montreal Canadiens 40 14 8 6 12 137:136 50
    5 New York Islanders 41 15 7 4 15 116:117 48
    6 Philadelphia Flyers 39 13 7 7 12 119:114 47
    7 Washington Capitals 41 19 2 5 15 133:118 47
    8 Buffalo Sabres 39 15 6 4 14 124:121 46
    9 Florida Panthers 39 18 3 3 15 126:124 45
    10 Pittsburgh Penguins 39 15 3 9 12 126:126 45
    11 Toronto Maple Leafs 40 15 4 6 15 134:134 44
    12 New Jersey Devils 40 14 7 2 17 109:120 44
    13 Boston Bruins 41 15 6 2 18 130:134 44
    14 Ottawa Senators 39 14 5 5 15 129:127 43
    15 New York Rangers 42 12 7 5 18 109:116 43
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 39 10 7 6 16 118:131 40

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (20.72%)

    2. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.35%)

    3. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.35%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.61%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.25 (7.98%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (7.79%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 14.5 (5.64%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 17.5 (4.68%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 24.5 (3.34%)

    10. New Jersey Devils: 26 (3.15%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 33.5 (2.44%)

    12. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2%)

    13. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

    14. New York Rangers: 53.5 (1.53%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.34%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.34%)

    17. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.34%)

    18. Winnipeg Jets: 71 (1.15%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.04%)

    20. New York Islanders: 91 (0.9%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.54%)

    23. Columbus Blue Jackets: 163.5 (0.5%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Calgary Flames: 251 (0.33%)

    27. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 276 (0.3%)

    29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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