Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Vegas Golden Knights are going for the 2-0 First Round lead against the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Puck drops shortly after 5:30 p.m. ET.

Corey Crawford is the starting goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Vegas Golden Knights. Malcolm Subban is backup for Chicago. Robin Lehner is Crawford's former backup.

Vegas Golden Knights beat Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 1. Vegas won't be a long series. Chicago was the 12th seed in the Western Conference. Vegas moved from second in West to first via the round-robin tournament. Golden Knight's moneyline price will continue to drop. The best bet for your bankroll is to get the Golden KNIGHTS -1.5 to win by at least 2 goals.

Esten’s NHL betting record is 32-22.