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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Picks, Odds, Predictions 10/16/21

Chicago Blackhawks (0-1) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-1)
October 16, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Pittsburgh Penguins -208 / Chicago Blackhawks +175; Over/Under: -5.5
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The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins meet Saturday in NHL action at the PPG Paints Arena. The Chicago Blackhawks need a win to rebound from an 0-1-1 start to the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins look for a win to build on their 1-0-1 start.

The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging two goals per game and are scoring on 33.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Dominik Kubalik leads Chicago with two goals, Patrick Kane has two assists and Kirby Dach has seven shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing four goals per game and are killing 100 percent of their opponents power plays. Marc-Andre Fleury has given up four goals on 36 shots faced.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging five goals per game and are scoring on 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Danton Heinen leads Pittsburgh with two goals, Kris Letang has four assists and Evan Rodrigues has 10 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.50 goals per game and are killing 100 percent of their opponents power plays. Tristan Jarry has allowed two goals on 28 shots faced and Casey DeSmith has allowed five goals on 39 shots.

The Blackhawks are 3-8 in their last 11 games playing on 0 days rest and 2-8 in their last 10 overall. The Penguins are 10-2 in their last 12 Saturday games and 40-16 in their last 56 home games. The over is 7-1-1 in Blackhawks last 9 overall. The under is 6-2-1 in Penguins last 9 home games. The Blackhawks are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Pittsburgh and 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.

The Chicago Blackhawks are on the end of a back-to-back, and we could see some sluggish play and tired legs defensively while guys are still getting in the swing of things. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been a nightmare offensively through two games, and there’s no reason to think that can’t continue on their home ice. The prices here are insane this early in the season. I’m leaning toward the over.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Over 5.5

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