Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction 4/8/25 NHL Picks

The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins meet on Tuesday in NHL action at the PPG Paints Arena. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Pick.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview 

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Capitals, beat the Penguins, and they play the Bruins, Jets, and Canadiens next. The Blackhawks look to win two straight games for the first time since March 1-3. 

The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.7 goals per game and are scoring 24.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 29 goals, Teuvo Teravainen has 42 assists, and Connor Bedard has 183 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.57 goals per game and are killing 80.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 106 goals on 964 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 106 goals on 1,033 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview 

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Blackhawks, beat the Stars, and play the Devils, Bruins, and Capitals next. The Penguins have lost six of their last nine games and have been eliminated from playoff contention.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring 24.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Rickard Rakell leads Pittsburgh with 34 goals, Sidney Crosby has 56 assists, and Erik Karlsson has 185 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.58 goals per game and are killing 77.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Tristan Jarry has allowed 100 goals on 886 shots faced, and Alex Nedeljkovic has given up 110 goals on 1,034 shots.

Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win

• The Blackhawks have lost 26 of their last 27 road games following a win.
• The Penguins have won seven of their last eight night games at PPG Paints Arena following a road loss.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as road underdogs.
• The Penguins have covered the puck line in six of their last seven home games.
• The Penguins have won the third period in six of their last seven games as home favorites when trailing after the second period.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The underdogs have won six of the Blackhawks’ last eight games at PPG Paints Arena.
• The Penguins have lost each of their last four Tuesday games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the last nine games between the Blackhawks and Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as home favorites.
• The Penguins have lost the first period in five of their last six night games following a road loss.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report 

The Blackhawks will be without Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. Alec Martinez is questionable.

The Penguins will be without P.O. Joseph, Tommy Novak, Bokondji Imama. Joel Blomqvist and Philip Tomasino are questionable. 

Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction

The Penguins are the better team, obviously, and should be favored, but they just lost to the Blackhawks and are now bounced from the playoff race. The Penguins have nothing to play for, and it could be easy for them to lie down. The Blackhawks have won three of the last four games against the Penguins, cashing big underdog tickets in all of those wins. The Penguins have been a mess defensively in recent losses, and seeing them at a -200 price is nuts. I don’t do it often, but I’ll take a stab with the Blackhawks and the big plus money.