| MATCHUP | Edmonton Oilers | Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-16-7 | 19-20-7 |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Jets, lost to the Kings, and they play the Predators next. The Oilers have split their last 10 games.
The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.38 goals per game and are scoring 33.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McDavid leads Edmonton with 30 goals, Leon Draisaitl has 40 assists, and Evan Bouchard has 112 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 3.31 goals per game and are killing 79.5 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Tristan Jarry has given up 8 goals on 71 shots faced, and Calvin Pickard has allowed 53 goals on 410 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Capitals, beat the Predators, and they play the Flames next. The Blackhawks have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.82 goals per game and are scoring 23.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Bertuzzi leads Chicago with 23 goals, Connor Bedard has 27 assists and Ryan Donato has 76 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.09 goals per game and are killing 85 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 78 goals on 865 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 52 goals on 408 shots.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have lost six of their last nine games as road favorites after coming off overtime.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Oilers’ last seven games at United Center.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games at United Center.
- The Blackhawks have won the second period in four of their last five home games when tied after the first period.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won each of their last five road games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have lost five of their last six games at United Center following a road win.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in four of their last five road games after coming off a shootout.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last six games at United Center following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last four night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last four night games against the Oilers following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games at United Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last seven games.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 home appearances against the Oilers.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents at United Center.
- Nick Foligno has recorded a faceoff win percentage of 100.0% against the Oilers this season – most against any opponent.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games as favorites.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Oilers’ last nine games at United Center.
- Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Assists (48) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 31st in the league for shots per game this season (25.2).
- The Chicago Blackhawks are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 10 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.31).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for power play goals this season (42).
Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
The Oilers have the talent to win these games comfortably, but they continue to be hit or miss and are hard to trust in these big favorite spots. The Blackhawks are a young team that’s still trying to build winning habits, and they’ve put together a nice couple of weeks. Again, the Oilers are the more talented side and have won 9 of the last 10 games against the Blackhawks. Still, we’re getting the team in better form at home with the more favorable price. I’ll take a stab with the Blackhawks and the plus money.