'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL clash on Sunday.
Pittsburgh has had a below average season so far, having lost 10 out of 18 games this season. They are placed in the middle half of the Metropolitan Division standings with 19 and are four points behind the second-placed team.
Chicago has failed to perform well this season and inconsistency has crept into their performances. They could only win six out of 17 games this season and are placed in the bottom half of the Western Conference Central with 15 points. They will have to fire up now if they want to finish the season better.
Penguins vs Blackhawks Odds
$1,000 No Sweat First Bet with FanDuel Sportsbook
Penguins vs Blackhawks Match Details
Fixture: Penguins vs Blackhawks
Date & Time: Sunday, November 20; 7:00 pm EDT
Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
Penguins vs Blackhawks Key Stats
Pittsburgh has failed to manage their offensive and defensive fronts. Though they have scored 65 goals in 18 games on account of some brilliant contributions from Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkiny. They both have over 44 goal contributions in between.
Their defensive setup has been poor overall and has conceded more than 61 goals per game on average.The goaltenders have been forced to work a lot and have made over 540 saves in 18 games and need a lot of improvements going forward this season.
Chicago has not played well on offense and has averaged over two goals scored per game this season. Jonathan Toews has scored eight goals and has three assists to his name. Other players have contributed with over 25 goal contributions but need to be more clinical to get better results in the rest of their games.
Their defense has many problems to contend with as they have failed to maintain have conceded over 55 goals in 17 games. They have tried as different goaltenders but have all but failed to reduce the number of goals conceded even after a save percentage of over 0.900.
Penguins vs Blackhawks Betting Prediction
Pittsburgh have done well in away games and have won four out of their last five games on the road but have a poor record in Chicago, losing all in their last eight meetings.
Chicago has done well against a team with a losing record and are 4-1 in their last five games. But they have lost their last three games and it is likely to have a negative impact on their morale coming into the game.
With better team gameplay and better performances in the last few games, Pittsburgh is likely to break the jinx by getting a win in this game.
Prediction : Take, Pittsburgh, ML(-190)
$1,000 No Sweat First Bet with FanDuel Sportsbook
