Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 10/10/23 NHL Odds
Chicago Blackhawks (26-49-7 last season) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (40-31-11 last season)
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 10/10/23 – On Tuesday, October 10th we will witness an exciting matchup between two NHL teams who experienced dramatically contrasting fortunes last season. The Chicago Blackhawks endured an uneven performance of 26-49-7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins who posted 40-31-11; it should make for an exciting clash that delivers breathtaking hockey action every time these two meet! This matchup promises to deliver one of the best NHL picks of the day.
Max Domi, Patrick Kane and Andreas Athanasiou were key elements to the Blackhawks’ offense last season, showing off their ability to create goals at will. Domi had 18 goals and 31 assists – an impressive offensive display alongside Kane who formed an effective duo; Athanasiou even managed 20 goals despite his negative plus/minus rating; however, their real test will come against Pittsburgh’s formidable defensive capabilities given home ice advantage.
On the other side of things, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jake Guentzel of the Penguins form a dynamic offensive trio – something their opponent will likely struggle against. Crosby scored an incredible 93 points last season as his age wasn’t an obstacle in any way! Additionally, Guentzel and Malkin’s steady performance have been integral for their team; Blackhawks defense will certainly face a formidable task trying to stop this trio’s momentum.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 10/10/23 Game Info
Goaltender Petr Mrazek vs. Goaltender Tristan Jarry
Petr Mrazek was Chicago’s last line of defense during a difficult season that demonstrated their struggles. With a save percentage of 0.894 over 39 games and 1248 shots taken at him per game he faced regular onslaughts of shots that forced his GAA up to 3.66; but it is important to consider his sheer volume of shots taken on him daily that may account for part of this number. Going up against an intimidating Penguins offense such as Crosby and Malkin could test his resilience and ability to adapt quickly under pressure situations.
Tristan Jarry proved why he’s considered one of the emerging goaltenders in the NHL during 2017-2018. Over 47 games, his save percentage reached 0.909 – more than twice what Mrazek managed – with only 2.9 goals against per game facing 1414 shots; Jarry has demonstrated remarkable consistency and composure as his success has been admirable. When hosting Kane and Domi, his performance will be essential in ensuring the Penguins maximize home advantage and take full advantage of being at home.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh Penguins -224, Total Odds: 6.5
Bookmakers clearly trust in Pittsburgh Penguins’ recent form and home advantage; bookmakers’ confidence is shown through a moneyline of -224 that favors them with betting odds of -224 that indicate this fact. This moneyline indicates they are clear favorites; one would need to place significantly more on them to achieve equal returns from lesser bets on opponents. Meanwhile, total odds set at 6.5 may indicate multiple goals on the scoreboard during games featuring them; given both teams have historically engaged in high-scoring contests, especially when faced against direct rivals; bettors might see value by exploring over/under propositions considering each roster’s offensive prowess present among them.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends
The Blackhawks have seen some intriguing betting trends recently. Their games have seen an abundance of goals recently, with 7 of their 8 total GOING OVER in recent games. Unfortunately, however, their performance has been inconsistent; winning only two out of 14 games over that span. Yet against Pittsburgh they boast an impressive 12-3 straight-up record over 15 encounters; moreover they’ve enjoyed more success on the road with an imposing 6-2 road mark against them.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends
The Penguins’ betting trends indicate a recent pattern of low-scoring games, as indicated by five out of six total under games over their last six. Yet their head-to-head encounters against Chicago tend to produce high scoring affairs, as evidenced by five of seven total over games played between them and Chicago (albeit despite boasting an overall positive home record of 4-2), their two previous home losses against them being 2-6 and one by Chicago at home respectively in recent history.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 10/10/23 Betting Picks
Given both teams’ recent performances and trends, this contest should prove exciting. While the Blackhawks have held an edge in recent matches against them, given their better overall performance last season; the Penguins appear poised to challenge this dominance.
Based on analysis and betting trends, the best premium pick would likely involve selecting games with high scoring rates; considering both teams’ trends when facing each other. Furthermore, considering recent dominance by Blackhawks over Penguins may warrant consideration as puck line picks.
