Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 4/6/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (-132) Blackhawks (+110)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (30-34-12) are traveling to United Center on Sunday where they will take on the Chicago Blackhawks (21-44-10). The odds on this game have Pittsburgh at -132 while Chicago is at +110. The over/under has been set at 6.5.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will look for better times on the ice after their 5-4 loss against the Blues in their previous contest . The Penguins had a impressive offensive performance in this loss. While out there on the ice, they converted 4 out of the 28 shots they put on net. Furthermore, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. Pittsburgh garnered 10 penalty minutes in this contest.

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While at even strength, the Penguins have conceded 228 goals while scoring 171 on offense. Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have earned 203 power play tries (20th in pro hockey) and have tallied 45 goals in those chances. When discussing scoring goals, the Pittsburgh Penguins have notched 221 goals (19th in pro hockey) for the season and have given up 273. Pittsburgh has taken 2,141 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.3%. For the current season, they have accumulated 72 points and their points percentage is .474. The Penguins have had 2,309 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .882. Pittsburgh has tallied 203 power play opportunities and they have tallied 50 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 24.63%.

The player in the crease for this game is Alex Nedeljkovic. Opponents have racked up 494 goals versus Nedeljkovic in his NHL career and his goals against average is 3.75. Nedeljkovic has played in 177 matchups throughout his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .903 for his 7,907 mins guarding the cage. He has compiled a record of 73-59-27 and he started in 158 games. In his career, Nedeljkovic has tallied 83 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .525. Nedeljkovic has seen 5,093 shots taken against him and has accrued 4,599 saves.

In their last game, Chicago played the Avalanche in a game where the Blackhawks got the tie by a mark of 2-2. The Blackhawks tallied 2 goals of the 24 shots on goal they took. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal.

The Blackhawks have racked up 159 goals at even strength and 43 goals (20th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. Chicago has taken 1,832 shots (32nd in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.03%, while allowing their opponents 2,332 shots. So far this season, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched a total of 202 goals, 52 points, and a points percentage of .347. They have permitted 269 goals to be scored by way of 230 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 175 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 24.57%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 81.07% on their oppositions 206 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 88.5%.

Across the rink you will find Spencer Knight in net. He has recorded 2,215 saves out of the 2,449 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .904. Knight has earned a lifetime mark of 47-31-8 and has been in net for 90 games. He has started in 80 games and his ice time sits at 3,194 mins. Knight's quality start percentage comes out to 51.3% and he has 41 quality starting assignments in his career. His opponents are averaging 4.40 goals per game and he has allowed 234 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago (+110)

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