The Penguins will play the Blackhawks on Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks. The puck hits the ice on Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Penguins currently have a 88.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Chicago Blackhawks heading into this matchup with a 87.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 8-6-4 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins now rank 8th for away team losses.
- Home Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks start this game with a 7-7-3 record as a home team. That puts them 8th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 14th (110) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Chicago Blackhawks, currently rank 20th (103) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 11th (119) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Chicago Blackhawks, they've given up 117 goals this season, ranking them 13th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 1-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Chicago Blackhawks owning a 1-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 15-12-9 record and the Chicago Blackhawks hold a 14-17-6 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...Pittsburgh Penguins face off against Chicago Blackhawks in crucial matchup...Penguins with 0.417 win percentage, Blackhawks with 0.378 win percentage...Check out game and player prop bets, consider a wager...Review stats, standings, place your bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com for more insight.
The Penguins are holding on with a 15-12-9 standing, while the Blackhawks struggle at 14-17-6...Who will prevail in this battle of the ice on Sunday?...Penguins have tallied 39 points, while the Blackhawks have 34...Watch closely as the game unfolds, anything can happen in hockey...Don't miss this important matchup as both teams fight for a playoff spot.
It's shaping up to be a thrilling game as both teams seek to climb the standings...Witness the magic of hockey as the Penguins and Blackhawks clash...Will the Penguins extend their lead or will the Blackhawks come out on top?...Cheer on your favorite team and see who emerges victorious in the end...Stay tuned for an exciting game full of twists and turns.
Before the puck drops, take a moment to analyze each team's performance...Get ready for an intense showdown between these two fierce rivals...Place your bets and root for your team as they battle it out on the ice...Don't miss out on the excitement of this must-see game...Stay tuned for a magical night of hockey action.
Best Penguins at Blackhawks Odds
| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Pittsburgh Penguins are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Blackhawks are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are -1.5 +150 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5 -185 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Penguins
Blackhawks
12/28/25 7:08pm EST | -160+135 |
- Chicago Blackhawks bettors risk $100 to win $135 at +135 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Blackhawks is 42.55%.
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $62.5 at -160 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 61.54%.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks Prop Bets
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Penguins
Blackhawks
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/28/25 7:08pm EST | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Blackhawks
Total Goals
PIT at CHI 12/28/25 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1252.5 u -110Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
PIT at CHI 12/28/25 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -140Bet |
Bryan Rust
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at CHI 12/28/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Sidney Crosby
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at CHI 12/28/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Tyler Bertuzzi
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at CHI 12/28/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Pittsburgh Penguins | 52 | 27 | 14 | 11 | 0.519 | 65 | 26 | 175 | 154 | +21.0 | 12-7-7 | 15-7-4 | 1-7 | 6-2-2 | W5 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 54 | 21 | 24 | 9 | 0.389 | 51 | 18 | 146 | 174 | -28.0 | 11-13-5 | 10-11-4 | 3-5 | 3-5-2 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Chicago Blackhawks Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Penguins | +6000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Blackhawks | +50000 Bet |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Chicago Blackhawks Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 28th, 2025 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.