Edmonton Oilers (27-15-1) vs Chicago Blackhawks (14-31-2)
Game Info: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Rogers Place)
Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -455 / Chicago Blackhawks +330 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Rogers Place. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Blackhawks vs Oilers prediction.
Blackhawks Play Second Game in as Many Nights
The Blackhawks faced off in a tough game against the Seattle Kraken. Two games ago they faced off against Vancouver Canucks in the last game and they were defeated 2-0. The Blackhawks just doesn’t have a ton of goal scorers, and it continues to really hurt this team. Petr Mrazek was in goal for the Blackhawks and he stopped 27 of the 29 shots that he faced. The Blackhawks are averaging 2.17 goals while their defense is giving up 3.53 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league while the defense is ranked 29th in the league. Connor Bedard has scored 15 goals and added 18 assist so far this season. Bedard is still out though with a jaw injury. The Blackhawks will face the Flams and Wild after this game.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Jason Dickinson has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- Taylor Hall has recorded at least one assist in three of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against Pacific Division opponents.
- Taylor Hall has recorded at least one point in four of his five previous appearances against the Oilers at Rogers Place.
- Seth Jones ranks 1st in the Central Division for average time on ice (25:27) this season.
Oilers Pick up Another Win
At this point there have to be some questions about if the Oilers are going to ever lose another game. In the last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Oilers scored four goals and they ended up winning by three goals. Evander Kane had a strong game in the last game scoring a goal and adding an assist. The Oilers are averaging 3.51 goals while their defense is giving up 2.86 goals per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league. Connor McDavid has scored 17 goals and added 43 assists so far this season.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers' last eight games against the Blackhawks.
- Zach Hyman has recorded at least one point in each of his last six home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in 12 of the Oilers' last 13 home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Mattias Janmark has recorded two blocks against the Blackhawks this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Blackhawks vs Oilers Betting Prediction
The Blackhawks without tired legs wouldn’t have much of a shot here, but with tired legs it’s going to be even worse. The Oilers are averaging 3.51 goals per game and they are going to go even higher than that here. The Oilers are going to score five or six goals here and that is going to be the difference here as the Oilers will win with ease. Back the Oilers on the puck line to cash here.
Shane’s Pick Oilers -1.5
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
