| MATCHUP | Chicago Blackhawks | Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-23-9 | 26-14-11 |
| Spread | +1.5 -170 | -1.5 142 |
| Moneyline | +145 | -175 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA | |
| When | Thursday, January 29, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Penguins Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 29th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Preview
The Penguins have 63 points this season with a 26-14-11 record, and are 31-20 ATS and 26-24 in over/under. They have a 11-7-7 home record and a 15-7-4 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road win over the Canucks, and their previous three games were a 6-2 road win over the Oilers, a 4-1 road win over the Flames, and a 6-3 road win over the Kraken.
Offensively, the Penguins are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring 27.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.84 goals per game and are killing 83.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins with 57 points and 27 goals, adding a team-high 30 assists. Stuart Skinner is the starting goalie for the Penguins, and he has a 18-12-4 record, with 2.65 GAA and .896 SV%. Arturs Silovs is the backup goalie and he has a 9-6-8 record, with 3.00 GAA and .894 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Blackhawks have 51 points this season with a 21-23-9 record, and are 35-18 ATS and 23-30 in over/under. They have a 11-13-5 home record and a 10-10-4 road record and are sitting 6th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road shootout loss to the Wild, and their previous three games were a 5-1 home loss to the Panthers, a 2-1 home shootout loss to the Lightning, and a 4-3 road shootout win over the Hurricanes.
Offensively, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.66 goals per game and are scoring 19.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.08 goals per game and are killing 85.5% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 49 points and 20 goals, adding a team-high 29 assists. Spencer Knight is the starting goalie for the Blackhawks, and he has a 15-14-7 record, with 2.59 GAA and .910 SV%. Arvid Soderblom is the backup goalie and he has a 5-8-2 record, with 3.75 GAA and .874 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks @ Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends: January 29, 2026
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Penguins have won seven of their last eight night games at PPG Paints Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blackhawks have lost four of their last five away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at PPG Paints Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Penguins have won the first period in each of their last six night games following a road win.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Penguins have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Blackhawks have won four of their last five games as road underdogs.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as home favorites following a road win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Penguins’ last eight games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Penguins have lost the second period in each of their last five night games at PPG Paints Arena when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last four road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between the Blackhawks and Penguins have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 10 games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Sidney Crosby has scored at least one goal in five of the Penguins’ last six games as home favorites.
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in home games.
- Justin Brazeau has scored three goals against the Blackhawks this season – most against any opponent.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Jason Dickinson has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances against the Penguins.
- Andre Burakovsky has recorded 28 career hits against the Penguins – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (27.41%).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.54%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.66).
Blackhawks vs Penguins Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Penguins won 7-3 on the road but both teams are tied 4-4 in their last 8 meetings.
In this Blackhawks vs Penguins Prediction, the Penguins are coming as -185 home favorites. The Penguins have been the better team this season but have been weaker at home ice. They have been in very good form lately, with four consecutive wins, while on the other hand, the Blackhawks are just 2-6 in their last 8 games, having scored just a single goal in two of their last three games. The Penguins are rolling right now and have been better both offensively and defensively than the Blackhawks, having won them by four goals when they previously met this season. Take the Penguins on the moneyline in this one.