The Pittsburgh Penguins come into this game with a solid 3-2 record, while the Chicago Blackhawks are struggling at 1-5. This gap in performance is reflected in the betting lines. The Penguins are favored on the moneyline at -148, meaning you’d need to bet $148 to win $100. Chicago’s moneyline is +124, indicating a $100 bet would net $124 if they pull off the upset.
Looking at the spread, Pittsburgh is a -1.5 favorite at +180 odds. This means they need to win by at least two goals for a bet on them to pay off, and a $100 wager would return $180. Chicago’s spread is +1.5 at -218, suggesting they can lose by one goal or win outright for a bet on them to win, but you’d have to risk $218 to win $100.
The total is set at 6.5 goals, with the over priced at -105 and the under at -115. This implies a slight lean towards a lower-scoring game, as the under is a bit cheaper to back.
Given Pittsburgh’s better record and favored status, they look like the safer pick. However, the high payout on the Penguins covering the 1.5 spread might appeal if you expect a strong performance. Meanwhile, Chicago offers value on the moneyline and spread if you believe they can keep it close or snag a win. The total suggests a moderately balanced scoring outlook.