Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Apr 2025

Penguins Look a Great Bet to Land Victory

Our best betting prediction is the Penguins to beat the Blackhawks in 60 minutes and we think that the -123 represents an attractive wager on the 3-Way Moneyline.

Hawks Won Previous H2H Clash

Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins met on Sunday night, with the Hawks winning 3-1 at United Center.

The Hawks had 25 shots on goal. Ilya Mikheyev bagged two goals and Frank Nazar had the other. Goalie Spencer Knight had a great game and ended up with 28 saves (.966). The Penguins recorded 29 shots on goal. Rickard Rakell was the only player to find the net, with Alex Nedeljkovic stopping 28 shots (.933).

Head-to-Head Statistics

In the past 9 games between the teams, the Hawks have won five.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-2-1	2	.937	0

Tristan Jarry (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-1-0	2.5	.921	1
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have given up 4.0 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.8%.

Ryan Donato is the top points scorer with 8 points, 6 goals and 2 assists, with Tyler Bertuzzi racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.26 goal against average with a .882 save percentage.

The Penguins have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 30.5 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

The top points scorer is Sidney Crosby with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while Bryan Rust is next best after registering 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Tristan Jarry have a 3.68 GAA with a .867 SV%, including one shutout.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We’re keeping our pick simple and backing Pittsburgh Penguins to claim a victory. They should be able to triumph over 60 minutes in this NHL game and you can get them at a tempting -123.

The team of expert hockey handicappers at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and the form guide also informs our NHL picks. This data is combined with the latest team, player and goalie stats.

Key Blackhawks vs Penguins stats:

• Penguins have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Penguins have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Penguins have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Blackhawks have lost 5 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Blackhawks have lost 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Blackhawks have lost their last 6 games on the road.

Penguins 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

There’s always the opportunity to get bigger win odds for Pittsburgh by combining this with the number of goals that are scored. Match Winner & Total Goals is a popular betting option.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bryan Rust Over 2.5 Shots -125

Bryan Rust (Penguins) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -125 available.

Latest Bryan Rust Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+135

First

+850

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-103

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackhawks 2 - 6 Penguins

An exciting bet could be a 6-2 victory in favor of the Penguins at odds of +2000. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blackhawks

Penguins

1-0

Blackhawks

+6000

Penguins

+6000

2-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Penguins

+4500

2-1

Blackhawks

+1800

Penguins

+1500

3-0

Blackhawks

+5000

Penguins

+2800

3-1

Blackhawks

+2800

Penguins

+1700

3-2

Blackhawks

+1050

Penguins

+850

4-0

Blackhawks

+7000

Penguins

+3000

4-1

Blackhawks

+2500

Penguins

+1200

4-2

Blackhawks

+2200

Penguins

+1300

4-3

Blackhawks

+1150

Penguins

+950

5-0

Blackhawks

+12500

Penguins

+4500

5-1

Blackhawks

+4500

Penguins

+1700

5-2

Blackhawks

+2500

Penguins

+1200

5-3

Blackhawks

+3000

Penguins

+1800

5-4

Blackhawks

+2200

Penguins

+1800

6-0

Blackhawks

+2200

Penguins

+7000

6-1

Blackhawks

+10000

Penguins

+3500

6-2

Blackhawks

+5000

Penguins

+2000

6-3

Blackhawks

+4000

Penguins

+2000

6-4

Blackhawks

+5500

Penguins

+3500

6-5

Blackhawks

+5000

Penguins

+4000

7-0

Blackhawks

+5000

Penguins

+10000

7-1

Blackhawks

+5000

Penguins

+6000

7-2

Blackhawks

+13000

Penguins

+5000

7-3

Blackhawks

+8000

Penguins

+4000

7-4

Blackhawks

+8000

Penguins

+4500

7-5

Blackhawks

+12000

Penguins

+8000

7-6

Blackhawks

+11000

Penguins

+10000

8-1

Blackhawks

+11000

Penguins

+10000

8-2

Blackhawks

+11000

Penguins

+8000

8-3

Blackhawks

+11000

Penguins

+9000

8-4

Blackhawks

+11000

Penguins

+8000

8-5

Blackhawks

+11000

Penguins

+11000

9-2

Blackhawks

+11000

Penguins

+14000

9-3

Blackhawks

+11000

Penguins

+14000

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Penguins Win

The favorites are 67% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Pittsburgh Penguins priced at -204 to triumph in this game. At +168, Chicago Blackhawks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -105.

Favorites Penguins are available at -155 to open the scoring. Alternatively, you can secure odds of +115 that the Hawks are the first team to find the net.

If you’re wagering on the National Hockey League, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s a chance to bet pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Blackhawks

+168

Penguins

-204

3-Way Moneyline

Blackhawks

+280

Tie

+340

Penguins

-130

Puck Line

Blackhawks +1.5

-143

Penguins -1.5

+116

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-115

Over 6.5

-105

Sidney Crosby Favorite to Be First Goalscorer

Sidney Crosby is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +750. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +118.

Player Goals

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

First

+118

Anytime

+750

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

First

+135

Anytime

+850

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

First

+143

Anytime

+900

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

First

+163

Anytime

+1000

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

First

+210

Anytime

+1200

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

First

+210

Anytime

+1200

Rutger McGroarty (Penguins)

First

+240

Anytime

+1300

Ville Koivunen (Penguins)

First

+280

Anytime

+1500

Philip Tomasino (Penguins)

First

+280

Anytime

+1500

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

First

+285

Anytime

+1600

Thomas Novak (Penguins)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Teuvo Teräväinen (Blackhawks)

First

+320

Anytime

+1700

Kevin Hayes (Penguins)

First

+325

Anytime

+1700

Landon Slaggert (Blackhawks)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Frank Nazar (Blackhawks)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Philipp Kurashev (Blackhawks)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Blake Lizotte (Penguins)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Danton Heinen (Penguins)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Nick Foligno (Blackhawks)

First

+370

Anytime

+1900

Emil Bemström (Penguins)

First

+390

Anytime

+2000

Oliver Moore (Blackhawks)

First

+390

Anytime

+2000

Colton Dach (Blackhawks)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

First

+430

Anytime

+2200

Noel Acciari (Penguins)

First

+430

Anytime

+2200

Joona Koppanen (Penguins)

First

+430

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-103

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-135

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-185

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-123

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-114

Teuvo Teräväinen (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-130

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 23
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 17.7
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 22.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 12.9
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 22.9
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 33.1
• Hits: 24.9
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 4.7
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 31.5
• Hits: 22.8
• Giveaways: 19.9
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team News

Chicago Blackhawks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
98	Connor Bedard	77	20.24	20	40	60	-38
8	Ryan Donato	75	16.19	29	30	59	-18
86	Teuvo Teraevaeinen	77	17.03	15	42	57	-22

59	Tyler Bertuzzi	77	16.05	21	21	42	-38
95	Ilya Mikheyev	75	15.54	20	14	34	2
17	Nick Foligno	73	16.03	12	19	31	-19
43	Alex Vlasic	77	23.35	4	24	28	-19
91	Frank Nazar	48	15.68	9	12	21	-11
73	Lukas Reichel	67	11.97	7	14	21	-13
77	Patrick Maroon	66	11.56	5	14	19	-13
5	Connor Murphy	64	20.77	2	17	19	-1
16	Jason Dickinson	59	15.7	7	9	16	-11
90	Joe Veleno	69	12.16	7	8	15	-20
23	Philipp Kurashev	48	13.82	7	6	13	-27
25	Alec Martinez	43	18.75	5	7	12	-15
78	T.J. Brodie	54	15.63	2	8	10	-18
42	Nolan Allan	43	15.13	1	7	8	-13
44	Wyatt Kaiser	53	18	4	4	8	-1
28	Colton Dach	25	12.13	2	5	7	-3
38	Ethan Del Mastro	23	18.21	2	4	6	-4
55	Artyom Levshunov	13	20.54	0	5	5	-14
84	Landon Slaggert	28	12.44	2	3	5	-6
46	Louis Crevier	30	17.49	3	1	4	-6
11	Oliver Moore	4	12.7	0	2	2	0
22	Joey Anderson	18	12.39	0	1	1	-2
89	Andreas Athanasiou	8	10.03	1	0	1	-1
6	Sam Rinzel	4	21.9	0	1	1	2
41	Isaak Phillips	3	11.9	1	0	1	0
14	Kevin Korchinski	13	17.25	0	0	0	-7
33	Drew Commesso	2	35.7	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
30	Spencer Knight	35	2.59	0.904
40	Arvid Soederblom	34	3.23	0.897

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Pittsburgh Penguins Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
87	Sidney Crosby	76	20.39	30	56	86	-22
67	Rickard Rakell	77	19.38	34	33	67	-21
17	Bryan Rust	67	19.81	28	31	59	-21

65	Erik Karlsson	78	23.22	10	42	52	-27
71	Evgeni Malkin	64	17.89	15	32	47	-25
24	Matt Grzelcyk	78	20.55	1	35	36	-8
58	Kris Letang	71	23.62	8	21	29	-17
43	Danton Heinen	75	13.41	8	18	26	0
18	Thomas Novak	54	13.23	13	9	22	-7
53	Philip Tomasino	59	13.07	10	11	21	-12
13	Kevin Hayes	61	12.08	11	10	21	-17
46	Blake Lizotte	59	12.72	11	9	20	-4
20	Conor Timmins	64	16.67	3	11	14	9
55	Noel Acciari	78	13.73	5	6	11	-27
19	Connor Dewar	44	11.32	4	4	8	-4
23	Vladislav Kolyachonok	34	12.99	2	5	7	-11
5	Ryan Shea	35	16.6	2	3	5	-10
27	Ryan Graves	57	15.1	1	3	4	-15
2	Rutger McGroarty	7	15.01	1	2	3	0
38	Owen Pickering	25	14.82	1	2	3	-5
83	Matt Nieto	31	12.23	1	2	3	-8
73	Pierre-Olivier Joseph	47	15.26	0	3	3	-22
48	Valtteri Puustinen	10	9.89	1	1	2	-4
41	Ville Koivunen	4	18.2	0	2	2	0
3	Jack St. Ivany	19	16.37	0	1	1	-3
14	Bokondji Imama	16	5.67	1	0	1	2
52	Emil Bemstroem	13	8.33	0	1	1	0
15	Joona Koppanen	7	13.49	1	0	1	-2
22	Samuel Poulin	6	10.1	0	1	1	1
30	Joel Blomqvist	15	51.5	0	0	0	0
11	Vasiliy Ponomaryov	4	9.23	0	0	0	-1
4	Nate Clurman	1	11.1	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
39	Alex Nedeljkovic	37	3.16	0.894
35	Tristan Jarry	33	3.23	0.888

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups