The Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2023-24 National Hockey League regular season Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Blackhawks won the lottery after a dismal season, earning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Chicago picked Connor Bedard, who is expected to be a generational talent to lead the Blackhawks back to championship form.
The Penguins suffered one of the biggest upsets at home last April 11, as the Blackhawks won 5-2 as +452 underdogs in the Steel City as the Over (6.5) just came in. The road team won both meetings in 2022-23, with the Over hitting in both matchups.
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