Blackhawks at Penguins 1/6/19 - NHL Hockey O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL: 8:05 PM ET
Jan. 06, 2019
TV: NBCSN
Latest Odds : PITT -255 O/U 6.0
The Chicago Blackhawks certainly appear to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 8 straight games and have averaged scoring 5 goals per game in the last 5 victories.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have revenge on their minds here too. Surprisingly, the Chicago Blackhawks have had their number. The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost each of the last 9 meetings with the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Of course the Pittsburgh Penguins are a huge favorite Sunday evening for good reason. Despite the Chicago Blackhawks series dominance, the Pittsburgh Penguins come into this game as one of the hottest teams in the National Hockey League.
The best value in betting this match-up is likely the O/U. Not only have the Pittsburgh Penguins scored and average of 5 goals per game in their last 5 games, the Chicago Blackhawks have scored an average of 4.2 goals per game in their 9-0 run versus the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Recent Betting Trends:
Chicago is 0-6 when playing with 2 days rest
Blackhawks O/U is 9-5 after a non-conference game
Chicago is 1-7 in Sunday games
Pittsburgh is 13-4 in non-conference games
Penguins O/U is 29-12 after a 3 game unbeaten streak
Pittsburgh is 6-1 this season after a 3 game unbeaten streak
Free Betting Pick: OVER 6 in Pittsburgh
The Chicago Blackhawks enter this game having lost back to back games but overall they have played better in recent weeks. A key for the Chicago Blackhawks has been getting production going in the offensive zone. Prior to the back to back losses, the Chicago Blackhawks had averaged scoring 3.6 goals per game in their 9 previous games.
With consideration to all of the above factors, goals should be plentiful in this one and the best (value) is to take the OVER based on a projected final score of Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Chicago Blackhawks 3