Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins 1/21/2015 Free NHL Picks & Predictions
by Guy Bruhn - 1/20/2015
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 8:00 PM ET
Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh
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The Chicago Blackhawks head to Consol Energy Center to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.
The Blackhawks are 11-3 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record. They are 5-2 in their last 7 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation and are 37-16 in their last 53 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. The under is 2-0-3 in Chicago's last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and is 6-1-1 in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
The Penguins are 42-16 in their last 58 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. They are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest and are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The over is 3-0-2 in Pittsburgh's last 5 home games and is 4-1-2 in their last 7 overall.
In head to head matchups, the home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. The under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh and is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings overall. The Blackhawks are 5-11-2 in the last 18 meetings and are 1-7-1 in the last 9 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends
Chicago Blackhawks are 28-17-0 Against the Spread
Chicago Blackhawks are 16-23-0 against the Over/Under
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends
Pittsburgh Penguins are 26-18-0 Against the Spread
Pittsburgh Penguins are 19-20-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Chicago Blackhawks
11/16/14 D Trevor Van Riemsdyk Knee out 3-4 months
01/19/15 LW Daniel Carcillo Suspension expected to miss 6 games, eligible to return Feb. 3 vs. Minnesota Wild
01/01/15 LW Kris Versteeg Hand out indefinitely
Pittsburgh Penguins
12/27/14 D Olli Maatta Shoulder likely out for season
12/23/14 LW Blake Comeau Wrist expected to miss 1-2 weeks
12/22/14 GO Thomas Greiss Virus out indefinitely
11/18/14 RW Pascal Dupuis Blood Clot out for season
01/16/15 RW Patric Hornqvist Foot expected to miss 1-2 weeks
Guy's Pick: Take Pittsburgh
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