Chicago Blackhawks defeat Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · NHL · Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Chicago Blackhawks 5
Chicago Blackhawks won 5–3, covering the +1.5 spread, and the game went over the 6.5 total.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks final score and game recap
The Blackhawks built an early lead at United Center and sustained it through the final buzzer. Chicago scored twice in the first period, Pittsburgh answered with one, leaving the Blackhawks up 2–1. Pittsburgh scored once in the second period while Chicago scored once, leaving Chicago ahead 3–2 at the intermission. In the third, the Blackhawks scored twice more while Pittsburgh added one goal to seal the 5–3 victory.
Sidney Crosby led Pittsburgh with two goals; Nick Robertson added one. For Chicago, Teuvo Teravainen recorded two goals and an assist, while Roman Kantserov contributed two goals.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks?
Chicago Blackhawks covered as a +1.5 underdog. Pittsburgh entered as a 1.5-point favorite but lost by two, allowing the underdog to beat the line. The spread remained static from open to close.
Did Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks go over or under the total?
The game went over the 6.5 total. Eight combined goals crossed the line by 1.5.
How did AiQ's Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks predictions do?
AiQ posted a 67–30 record across all graded picks on this contest.
- Moneyline: AiQ selected Pittsburgh Penguins at -161 – LOSS.
- Spread: AiQ picked Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 – WIN.
- Total: AiQ picked the over 6.5 – WIN.
- Player props: AiQ was 67–29 overall.
The model correctly identified the spread and total outcomes but missed the moneyline, backing the favorite despite the upset.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks player prop results
AiQ's player-prop record stood at 67-29.
- Teuvo Teravainen under 1.5 goals; actual 2 – LOSS.
- Ville Koivunen under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- Artyom Levshunov under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- Connor Dewar under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- Ryan Donato under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- Patrick Kane under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- Wyatt Kaiser under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- Ben Kindel under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- Sam Rinzel under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- Blake Lizotte under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- Jordan Greenway under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- Ian Cole under 1.5 goals; actual 0 – WIN.
- 84 more AiQ player-prop picks not listed (included in the record).
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid -160); three goals were scored.
- Chicago Blackhawks team total 2.5: Over (paid -160); the Blackhawks posted five goals.
- First-period moneyline: Chicago Blackhawks won the first period (paid +116).
- Pittsburgh Penguins team total 4.5: Under (paid -260); Pittsburgh finished with three goals.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The Penguins opened at -161, implying a 59% win probability after vig removal; the Blackhawks were +134, implying 41%. The bookmaker's vig was 4.4%. Chicago's +134 paid $134 on a $100 wager.
AiQ's moneyline expectation was calibrated at 59% for Pittsburgh, matching the market's implied probability. However, the best available price was -152, which offered a negative expected value of -1.9%. The model did not regard the line as value despite favoring the Penguins. The spread and total lines did not move from open to close.
Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks betting trends: 2026-27 season
Pittsburgh sits 3–4 overall, 2–1 at home and 1–3 on the road. The Penguins are 4–3 against the spread in seven games with recorded lines and have hit the over four times while unders hit three. Their last five results are L, W, L, L, L.
Chicago is 2–5 overall, 2–1 at home and 0–4 away or neutral. The Blackhawks are 3–4 against the spread in seven games with lines and have gone over five times versus two unders. Their last five outcomes are W, L, L, W, L.
What's next for Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks?
The Penguins will host the Florida Panthers on Thursday, October 22. The Blackhawks return to the United Center to welcome the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, October 23.