Penguins vs. Blackhawks NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Dec. 28

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks are coming off a defeat and a victory, respectively, heading into their matchup at United Center on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. The oddsmakers have made the Penguins solid favorites at -155 on the moneyline, despite being the visitors, and the Blackhawks are at +130.

Pittsburgh lost 6-3 on the road in its last game on Dec. 23 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Penguins got one point apiece out of seven skaters, including Parker Wotherspoon (one assist) and Kris Letang (one assist).

Chicago got a 4-3 road victory against the Dallas Stars on Dec. 27 in its last game, winning the shootout 2-1. The Blackhawks were led in that matchup by Tyler Bertuzzi (two goals) and Alex Vlasic (two assists).

To prepare for this matchup, here's who we expect to take home the victory in Sunday's hockey game.

Penguins vs. Blackhawks Predictions & Pick

For predictions on the upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks, computer-calculated moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, sourced from Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Penguins 3 - Blackhawks 2
• Pick OU: Under 5.5 (Dunkel projecting 5.02 goals)
  

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Penguins vs. Blackhawks Moneylines

Take a look below at the most up-to-date moneylines for the Penguins-Blackhawks game.

• Favorite: Penguins (-155)
• Underdog: Blackhawks (+130)

Penguins Betting Insights

• The Penguins have won 33.3% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (4-8).
• Pittsburgh has been a moneyline favorite of -155 or shorter twice this season, and split them 1-1.
• The Penguins have a 60.8% chance (based on the moneyline's implied probability) to win this contest.
• Pittsburgh's games this season have gone over this matchup's total of 5.5 goals 23 times.

Blackhawks Betting Insights

• The Blackhawks have been an underdog in 35 games this season, and won 14 (40.0%).
• Chicago has a record of 7-16, a 30.4% win rate, when it's been set as an underdog of +130 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The moneyline for this outing implies a 43.5% chance of victory for the Blackhawks.
• Chicago has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 17 of 37 games this season.

Penguins Key Stats

• Pittsburgh's 109 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 19th in the NHL.
• The Penguins rank 16th in goals against, conceding 114 total goals (3.2 per game) in league action.
• It has the league's 17th-ranked goal differential at -5.
• The 29 power-play goals the Penguins have recorded this season (sixth-most in the NHL) have come on 99 power-play chances.
• Pittsburgh is third in the league with a 29.29% power-play conversion rate.
• The one shorthanded goal the Penguins have scored this season rank 25th among NHL teams.
• Pittsburgh kills 81.13% of opponent power plays, the 14th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• Pittsburgh wins 49.9% of its faceoffs (16th in NHL).
• The Penguins have a 10.6% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks 19th in the league.

Blackhawks Key Stats

• With 102 goals (2.8 per game), Chicago has the NHL's 27th-ranked offense.
• The Blackhawks allow 3.1 goals per game (115 in total), 18th in the NHL.
• With a goal differential of -13, the team is 25th in the league.
• The Blackhawks have 21 power-play goals (on 105 chances), 14th in the NHL.
• Chicago has the NHL's 14th-ranked power-play percentage (20%).
• The Blackhawks have three shorthanded goals (11th in league).
• Chicago's has the fourth-best penalty-kill percentage (84.25%).
• Chicago is 30th in faceoff win rate in the NHL (46.5%).
• With a shooting percentage of 10.9%, the Blackhawks are 12th in the league.