Blackhawks vs Penguins Prediction 10/13/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 13th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 1-5-0 this season after they lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but allowed the next two goals to seal the loss. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 39-26, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago was led by Oliver Moore, who had one goal, while Spencer Knight stopped 34 out of 39 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, Chicago lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-1, but did defeat the Blues by a score of 4-2 before that. The Blackhawks have scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 4.33 goals against per game, while they have allowed 7.1% on the power play and 68.8% on the penalty kill this season. Anton Frondell has led the team with one goal and three assists, while Spencer Knight is 1-3-0 with a 3.80 goals against average and an .885 save percentage this season. 

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 3-2-1 this year after they defeated the Stars in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Pittsburgh blew a 1-0 lead with 30 seconds left in the third, but they rallied for the shootout win. The Penguins were out shot by a total of 25-21, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh was led by Connor Dewar, who had one goal, while Arturs Silovs stopped 24 out of 25 shots, which was a .960 save percentage. 

Prior to that win, Pittsburgh lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2 and the Capitals by a score of 5-3. The Penguins have scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 94.1% on the penalty kill this season. Evgeni Malkin has led the team with three goals and two assists, while Arturs Silovs is 3-1-0 with a 2.72 goals against average and an .885 save percentage this year. 

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Penguins have lost each of their last six games following a shootout win.
• The underdogs have won four of the Penguins’ last six games.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Penguins’ last nine games.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as road favorites following a home win.
• The Penguins have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games when trailing after the second period.

Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win

• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last seven home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Penguins have won five of their last six games following a shootout loss.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Penguins have covered the puck line in five of their last six road games after coming off overtime.
• The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Penguins’ last five road games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 11 games following an overtime win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Patrick Kane has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Blackhawks as underdogs against the Penguins.
• Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Nicholas Robertson has scored at least one goal in each of his three previous road appearances against the Blackhawks.
• Yegor Chinakhov has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six road appearances against Central Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (7.14%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (4.33).
• The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (94.12%).
• The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.50).

Blackhawks vs Penguins Prediction 

Chicago comes into this matchup looking for their second win of the season, as they have lost four of their last five. The Blackhawks are 1-1-0 at home this year, while the Penguins are 1-1-1 on the road. Pittsburgh has lost three of their last four games and they have scored two or fewer in three of those four. The Penguins are the better team, but Chicago plays much better at home + Bedard is expected back. Take the Blackhawks here.