Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Penguins

The Chicago Blackhawks clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 29.

For a value wager, head to the 3-Way Moneyline where you can bet on the Penguins to beat the Blackhawks in regulation time. Our prediction is currently available at an attractive -120.

Chicago Blackhawks have been defeated in their previous three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 4-3 (SO) loss against Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Teuvo Teraevaeinen, Ilya Mikheyev and Ryan Donato each scored one goal.

Pittsburgh Penguins have triumphed in their last four games. The latest of these was on the road where Vancouver Canucks were beaten 3-2 at Delta Center. Benjamin Kindel had two goals and Evgeni Malkin scored the other. Goalie Stuart Skinner made 30 saves (.938).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Penguins have beaten the Hawks in the last two encounters. A 5-0 victory at PPG PAINTS Arena was followed by a 7-3 win at United Center. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Penguins winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Arvid Soderblom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-10-3	3.7	.876	1
23/24	5-22-1	3.92	.879	0

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-8	3	.893	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 1.8 goals from 24.0 shots on goal, with a 5.6% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have been giving up 2.9 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.6%.

Tyler Bertuzzi is the top points scorer with 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists, with Connor Bedard racking up 5 points, 1 goal and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.45 goal against average with a .911 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Penguins have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 27.9 shots on goal, with a 12.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 1.9 goals from 27.0 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.9%.

The top points scorer is Evgeni Malkin with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Sidney Crosby is next best after registering 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 1.84 GAA with a .929 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

There is a strong case that Pittsburgh Penguins will end up winning in regulation time and that means heading to the 60-minute line. You can get a value -120 that they triumph in this NHL encounter.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NHL stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate hockey predictions.

Key Blackhawks vs Penguins stats:

• Penguins have won 4 consecutive games.
• Penguins have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Penguins have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Blackhawks have lost their last 3 games.
• Blackhawks have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Blackhawks have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Penguins have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Penguins 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

There’s an opportunity to back Pittsburgh at bigger odds on the Puck Line. The sportsbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor Bedard Over 2.5 Shots -185

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 9 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -185 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackhawks 1 - 4 Penguins

You can secure odds of +1200 that the Penguins are able to land a 4-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blackhawks

Penguins

1-0

Blackhawks

+6000

Penguins

+5500

2-0

Blackhawks

+6000

Penguins

+4500

2-1

Blackhawks

+1700

Penguins

+1400

3-0

Blackhawks

+4500

Penguins

+2800

3-1

Blackhawks

+2400

Penguins

+1700

3-2

Blackhawks

+1000

Penguins

+800

4-0

Blackhawks

+6000

Penguins

+3000

4-1

Blackhawks

+2200

Penguins

+1200

4-2

Blackhawks

+2000

Penguins

+1300

4-3

Blackhawks

+1200

Penguins

+950

5-0

Blackhawks

+11000

Penguins

+5000

5-1

Blackhawks

+4000

Penguins

+1800

5-2

Blackhawks

+2400

Penguins

+1300

5-3

Blackhawks

+2800

Penguins

+2000

5-4

Blackhawks

+2200

Penguins

+1800

6-0

Blackhawks

+2200

Penguins

+7000

6-1

Blackhawks

+9000

Penguins

+4000

6-2

Blackhawks

+5000

Penguins

+2200

6-3

Blackhawks

+4000

Penguins

+2400

6-4

Blackhawks

+5500

Penguins

+4000

6-5

Blackhawks

+5000

Penguins

+4500

7-0

Blackhawks

+5000

Penguins

+11000

7-1

Blackhawks

+5000

Penguins

+6600

7-2

Blackhawks

+12000

Penguins

+5500

7-3

Blackhawks

+8000

Penguins

+4500

7-4

Blackhawks

+8000

Penguins

+5500

7-5

Blackhawks

+12000

Penguins

+9000

7-6

Blackhawks

+12000

Penguins

+11000

8-1

Blackhawks

+12000

Penguins

+11000

8-2

Blackhawks

+12000

Penguins

+9000

8-3

Blackhawks

+12000

Penguins

+10000

8-4

Blackhawks

+14000

Penguins

+9000

8-5

Blackhawks

+14000

Penguins

+12000

9-2

Blackhawks

+14000

Penguins

+14000

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability of winning this game, Pittsburgh Penguins might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -179 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +146 about Chicago Blackhawks.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +102.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Blackhawks

+146

Penguins

-179

3-Way Moneyline

Blackhawks

+250

Tie

+350

Penguins

-118

Puck Line

Blackhawks +1.5

-161

Penguins -1.5

+130

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-123

Over 6.5

+102

We enjoy player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Goalscorers, Assists, Points, Powerplay Points and Shots on Goal among the choices and you can take a particular view.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 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 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 1.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 24
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 9.1
• Faceoff Wins : 23.4
• Hits: 16.8
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 24.7
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 5.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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