Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Edmonton Oilers (25-13-3) will be facing the Chicago Blackhawks (14-25-2) in an attempt to even up their season series on Saturday night at the United Center. The Oilers are coming off a 5-3 loss to Pittsburgh, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 3-1 win over Colorado. Edmonton has a strong record of 7-2-1 in their last 10 games against Chicago, but the Blackhawks currently lead the regular season series 1-0. Edmonton is the betting favorite at -311, with the current line at Edmonton -310. Stay tuned for updates on this Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Oilers -310 | Blackhawks +260

Spread: Oilers -1.5 (-125) | Blackhawks +1.5 (+105)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 76%.

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers recently had their four-game winning streak halted by the Pittsburgh Penguins, falling short in a 4-1 first period deficit. Despite scoring three goals on 43 shots in their last game, they were unable to secure a victory. Forward Connor McDavid contributed three assists, with Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each scoring goals. The Oilers have shown solid defensive play, ranking ninth in the league by allowing an average of 2.78 goals per game. Goaltender Stuart Skinner made 21 saves out of 26 shots faced in the previous game and holds a 16-9-3 record with a 2.77 GAA and a .898 save percentage. In their upcoming game against Chicago, Edmonton aims to even up their season series and bounce back from their recent loss. There are injury concerns with Nugent-Hopkins and Bouchard listed as questionable for the upcoming game. Despite the setback, Edmonton maintains a strong record of 25-13-3 and holds a top offensive ranking of 10, scoring an average of 3.29 goals per game.