Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/28/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (-160) Blackhawks (+132)

United Center is where the Chicago Blackhawks (13-17-6) will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-12-9) on Sunday. The moneyline on this matchup has Pittsburgh at -160 while Chicago is sitting at +132. The betting total comes in at 6.5.

The Pittsburgh Penguins were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 6-3 defeat to the Maple Leafs in their previous contest . Pittsburgh accounted for 6 penalty minutes in this contest. The Penguins offense didn't overly impress in the loss. Moreover, they had 1 power play chance but didn't get a goal. For the outing, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 32 shots they put on net.

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Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have totaled 106 power play opportunities (19th in professional hockey) and have racked up 20 goals in those chances. The Penguins have seen 1,022 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .888. Pittsburgh has taken 1,029 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.6%. While playing at even strength, the Penguins have given up 94 goals while scoring 80 of their own. Pittsburgh comes into tonight with 99 power play opportunities and they have notched 29 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 29.29%. For the year, they sit with 39 points and their points percentage is sitting at .542. In reference to their scoring capabilities, the Pittsburgh Penguins have racked up 109 goals (18th in the National Hockey League) this season and have allowed 114.

The player between the pipes for this game is Stuart Skinner. Skinner has been in net for 200 matchups throughout his NHL career. He has an overall mark of 109-65-18 and got the start in 194 games. Opponents have scored 529 goals versus Skinner in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.73. Skinner has seen 5,460 shot attempts against him and has gathered 4,931 saves. His save percentage currently is .903 for his 9,284 mins in the crease. During his career on the ice, Skinner has 105 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .541.

Their last time out, Chicago played the Flyers in an outing where the Blackhawks took a loss by a final score of 3-1. They had 4 chances on the power play in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Blackhawks notched 1 goal of the 21 shots on goal they took.

The Blackhawks have earned 78 goals at even strength and 21 goals (18th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Chicago has tried 903 shots (32nd in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.96%, while allowing the opposition 1,098 shots. For the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have tallied 99 goals, 32 points, in addition to a points percentage of .444. They have permitted 112 goals to be scored by of a combination of 92 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 103 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 20.39%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 84.00% on their oppositions 125 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.8%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Arvid Soderblom in the crease. Soderblom has earned a career record of 20-59-12 and has been in goal for 97 games. Soderblom's quality start percentage is 39.8% and he has earned 35 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has racked up 2,594 stops out of 2,924 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .887. His opposition is averaging 3.75 goals/game and he has surrendered 330 goals in total. He has started in 88 games and has been on the ice for 4,585 mins.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Chicago (+132) and under 6.5 goals

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