Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/28

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to take on the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL regular-season game. The Penguins, with a record of 15-12-9, will visit the United Center on December 28, 2025. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM.

Dan Muse leads the Penguins, who currently sit 14th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Jeff Blashill’s Blackhawks hold a 14-17-6 record and are ranked 15th in the Western Conference. Both teams aim to improve their standings in this contest.

Penguins vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: December 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine -156, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +132

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a tough stretch recently. They lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on December 23. Their defense struggled, allowing six goals despite having more shots on goal.

In their win against the Montreal Canadiens on December 21, they scored four goals. Sidney Crosby contributed with one goal and one assist. The team also showed strong physical play with 30 hits.

Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins with 38 points in 36 games. Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin are also key players, adding 30 and 29 points, respectively. On defense, Kris Letang has been active with 43 hits and 45 blocks in the season.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a mixed run in their recent games. They secured a win against the Dallas Stars with a score of 4-3. In that game, Tyler Bertuzzi stood out with 2 goals and 3 shots on goal.

However, the Blackhawks faced setbacks in other games. They lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 and to the Ottawa Senators 6-4. Despite these losses, players like Ryan Donato and Ilya Mikheyev showed strong performances with goals in their respective games.

Throughout the season, key players like Connor Bedard have been significant for the Blackhawks. Bedard has accumulated 44 points from 19 goals and 25 assists. The team has also benefited from Bertuzzi’s contributions, with his 16 goals and 10 assists over 33 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Penguins have a moneyline of -156, while the Blackhawks are at +132. With the Penguins ranked higher in goals and power play goals, they are projected to win 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown strong offensive stats, with the Penguins ranking 12th in goals and the Blackhawks 17th. Given these numbers, the pick is to go with the over at -111, expecting a total score of 7.