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Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Penguins vs Blackhawks NHL Odds
Looking for Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks free hockey plays & NHL Odds? NHL betting sees the Penguins taking on the Blackhawks on Wednesday December 12th at the United Center in Chicago. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NHL Hockey games all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NHL hockey predictions like this Penguins Blackhawks matchup.
(13-10-6) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks (9-17-5)
Date: Wednesday, December 12th
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Penguins -177
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds:
NHL Betting Total: 5.5
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The Penguins and Blackhawks have combined to win 6 of the last 10 Stanley Cup championships but the window seems to be closing for both teams. Well, for Chicago that window appears to be closed, broken, set on fire, and recycled as they are the NHL’s worst team with 23 points. The Penguins still have hope at 9th place in the East but they have to get the win on Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh is a pricey favorite at -177 but few people are giving the Blackhawks any chance in this contest even at home. The Penguins have won 3 out of 4 but may be a bit fatigued coming into Wednesday’s game. Pitt will not only be playing their 2nd game in three nights (both OT), but also their third straight on the road. The Pens do have a solid 6-4-2 road record however.
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Chicago is hardly producing any offense right now which makes this a perfect game for Pens G Matt Murray to return from a lower body injury that has kept him out of the lineup since November 17th. Will Murray’s rest favor the Blackhawks? Not only that, he wasn’t that solid before the injury, allowing 4+ goals in 3 of 4 games.
Chicago Blackhawks
Hopefully you’ve already got your Christmas presents purchased if betting on Chicago lately. The Blackhawks have dropped 7 in a row and 9 of the last 10. Chicago has been held to 2 goals in 6 of those games and has the 26th ranked scoring offense in the NHL. The ‘Hawks are also dead last in the power play which severely limits their opportunities.
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What’s bad for Chicago bettors about their offense is that their defense is even worse, ranking 30th in goals against. The Penguins are a top 10 scoring team in the league and G Corey Crawford could be in huge trouble on Wednesday. Crawford has allowed 3+ goals in 8 straight games, taking the L in each.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Penguins are 2-7 their last 9 road games
- Penguins are 0-6 their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record
- Blackhawks are 1-4 their last 5 home games
- Penguins are 0-8 the last 8 meetings
- Penguins are 0-6 their last six in Chicago
Free Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL Prediction:
The Blackhawks can’t lose every game the rest of the year…can they? Chicago has actually owned this H2H matchup lately. They also have great value as home underdogs at +145. Can you pull the trigger on a team that has played so badly lately though?
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Blackhawks +145
Murray makes his return in net from injury for a Penguins team that is a bit fatigued. Chicago gets a boost from its home crowd on rivalry night.
NHL Free Score Prediction: Chicago 5 – Pittsburgh 4
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