Chicago Blackhawks (14-26-2) vs Edmonton Oilers (25-13-3)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +240 / Edmonton Oilers -300 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks meet on Saturday in NHL action at the United Center. Here’s an Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction. This article will include an Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Pick.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Bruins, lost to the Penguins, and they play the Kings, Wild, and Avalanche next. The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring 24 percent of their power play opportunities. Leon Draisaitl leads Edmonton with 31 goals, Connor McDavid has 42 assists and Evan Bouchard has 113 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 2.78 goals per game and are killing 76.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Stuart Skinner has given up 76 goals on 748 shots faced, and Calvin Packard has allowed 33 goals on 323 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Avalanche, lost to the Red Wings, and they play the Flames, Predators, and Golden Knights next. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.53 goals per game and are scoring 23.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Bertuzzi leads Chicago with 14 goals, Connor Bedard has 27 assists and Ryan Donato has 97 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.43 goals per game and are killing 83.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 74 goals on 705 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 50 goals on 525 shots.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Blackhawks' last seven games at United Center.
- The Oilers have lost six of their last 10 games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Oilers' last five games at United Center.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at United Center.
- The Blackhawks have won the second period in three of their last four night games at United Center.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Blackhawks have lost four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have won the second period in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has scored a goal in four of the Blackhawks' last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks' last nine games as underdogs.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Blackhawks' last eight games at United Center.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in nine of the Oilers' last 10 games as favorites against the Blackhawks.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers' last 14 games against the Blackhawks.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers' last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored the last goal in each of the Oilers' last three games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.61%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (25.2).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 8th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.04%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (32.2).
Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
The Chicago Blackhawks continue to rack up losses and get destroyed defensively. The Blackhawks have lost seven of their last 10 games, and they've allowed four or more goals in seven of their last nine games. The Edmonton Oilers are playing their best hockey of the season as they're looking more and more like the team we saw last season. The Oilers will also be eager to rebound from an ugly loss to the Penguins, where they were massive favorites. The Blackhawks surprised the Oilers back in October, but it's Edmonton that's won six of the last seven games against Chicago. With the way the Blackhawks are allowing goals, the Oilers will have their chances to put up a crooked number. This could get ugly. Give me the Oilers and the PL for max betting value.
Randy’s Pick Edmonton Oilers -1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
