Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks Picks and Predictions for Tuesday October 13 2026
The Penguins are heading to the United Center on Tuesday to face the Chicago Blackhawks. The game is set to have a puck drop of 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday. The game is being aired on Chicago Sports Network and SportsNet Pittsburgh. At the time of this writing the odds had not been released yet. Make sure you are ready for all the NHL action with our free NHL picks.
Penguins Look To Build On Shootout Win
The Penguins are coming here after winning the game against the Dallas Stars on Saturday. The win came by a score of 2-1 in a shootout. That win allowed the Penguins to move to a 3-2-1 record overall. The impressive part was the fact that the Penguins were able to rely on strong goaltending to get the win as Arturs Silovs stopped 24 shots.
The offense for Pittsburgh has done good on the year with a total of 3.50 goals per game scored on 28.5 shots per game. The defense for the Penguins has allowed 2.67 goals per game while facing a total of 29.3 shots per game. When it comes to the power play the Penguins have managed to convert at a clip of 20% on the season so far.
Chicago Searches For A Spark
The Blackhawks have struggled immensely on the season so far. However, the Blackhawks are coming to his game with a 1-5-0 record on the year overall. The last game on the ice for the Chicago team ended up being a 5-2 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes. That is just one of the many showcases of the lacking offensive effort for the Blackhawks.
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The offense for Chicago has not been the best on the year with only 2 goals per game scored. The defense has been a major downfall as well giving up 4.33 goals per game on the year so far. The power play for the Chicago team has been lacking as well with only 7.1% on the conversion factor on the year so far.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks Picks and Predictions
Moneyline Pick — Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh has the stronger overall profile entering Tuesday, particularly against a Chicago team struggling to keep opponents off the scoreboard. The Penguins demonstrated against Dallas that they can compete in a defensive battle, and their experienced offensive contributors should have opportunities against a Blackhawks defense surrendering more than four goals per game. Chicago's potential return of Bedard adds uncertainty, but one player is unlikely to immediately correct every problem in the team's defensive structure. Pittsburgh also arrives with momentum following its shootout victory. Assuming a reasonable moneyline price and no significant last-minute lineup surprises, the Penguins are the preferred selection.
Total Pick — Over 5.5 Goals, If Available
Chicago's defensive difficulties create a compelling argument for the over, especially if Pittsburgh can produce more offense than it did against Dallas. The Blackhawks have been allowing goals at a concerning rate, and an earlier deficit could force them to open up offensively. Bedard's possible return would add another offensive dimension, potentially increasing Chicago's scoring ability. Pittsburgh's power play has struggled, which is a legitimate concern, but the matchup is considerably different from facing Dallas and its strong goaltending. With Chicago's defensive problems and Pittsburgh possessing experienced scoring options, the over at 5.5 is the preferred direction.
Final Picks: Pittsburgh Penguins Moneyline | Over 5.5 Goals (target)
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