Penguins vs. Blackhawks betting preview

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (31-34-12) are favorites when they go on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (21-45-10) on Sunday, April 6 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins are -135 on the moneyline to win, while the Blackhawks have +114 moneyline odds.

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Penguins to win vs Blackhawks -135

Bet $20, Payout $34.81

Penguins vs. Blackhawks Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Penguins (-135)
  • Underdog: Blackhawks (+114)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Penguins vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts

  • Pittsburgh has combined with its opponent to put up more than 6.5 goals in 39 of 77 games this season.
  • Chicago has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 35 of 76 games this season.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two clubs, 5.6, is 0.9 less than Sunday’s over/under.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.7 less than the 7.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Penguins Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Penguins Season Stat Insights

  • The Penguins offense’s 226 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 18th in the NHL.
  • Pittsburgh is ranked 31st in total goals against, allowing 3.6 goals per game (276 total) in league action.
  • The team is ranked 28th in goal differential at -50.
  • The 51 power-play goals Pittsburgh has put up this season have come on 206 chances, 10th-best in the NHL.
  • The Penguins’ offense is ninth the league with a 24.76% power-play conversion rate.
  • Pittsburgh has scored a total of four shorthanded goals this season.
  • The Penguins have the league’s 21st-ranked penalty-kill percentage at 77.56%.
  • The Penguins win the fifth-highest percentage of faceoffs in the NHL at 52.9%.
  • Pittsburgh has a 10.4% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 18th in the league.
  • The Penguins have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 20.1 hits and 15 blocked shots per game.

Penguins Moneyline

  • Pittsburgh has won eight of its 16 games as a favorite this season.
  • In nine games with lower than -135 moneyline odds this season, the Penguins have been victorious in four.
  • The moneyline odds imply that Pittsburgh has a 57.4% chance of winning this contest.

Penguins Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby: 30 goals and 56 assists
  • Rickard Rakell: 33 goals and 32 assists
  • Bryan Rust: 28 goals and 29 assists
  • Alex Nedeljkovic: 13-14-5 record, .893 save percentage, 108 goals allowed

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Blackhawks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Blackhawks Season Stats Insights

  • The Blackhawks have scored 205 goals this season (2.7 per game) to rank 26th in the NHL.
  • Chicago has conceded 3.6 goals per game, and 274 total, which ranks 30th among all league teams.
  • Their -69 goal differential ranks 31st in the league.
  • Chicago has recorded 43 power-play goals this season (on 176 chances). That ranks 20th in the NHL.
  • The Blackhawks’ power-play conversion rate (24.43%) is 10th-best in the league.
  • Chicago has scored three shorthanded goals this season (26th among all NHL squads).
  • The Blackhawks’ 12th-ranked penalty kill rate is 80.38%.
  • The Blackhawks have the league’s 31st-ranked faceoff win rate (45%).
  • Chicago is shooting 11.1% (10th in the league).
  • The Blackhawks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 18.6 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.

Blackhawks Moneyline Insights

  • This season the Blackhawks have 20 wins in the 73 games in which they’ve been an underdog.
  • Chicago is 20-50 when it is the underdog by +114 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline implies a 46.7% chance to win for the Blackhawks.

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Ryan Donato: 29 goals and 30 assists
  • Connor Bedard: 20 goals and 39 assists
  • Teuvo Teravainen: 15 goals and 41 assists
  • Arvid Soderblom: 8-18-7 record, .897 save percentage, 106 goals given up
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