Oilers vs Blackhawks Pick – NHL Predictions & Odds 1/28/23

The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers meet Saturday in NHL action at the Rogers Place. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

The Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.4 goals per game and are scoring on 19.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Max Domi leads Chicago with 14 goals, Patrick Kane has 23 assists and Seth Jones has 96 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.6 goals per game and are killing 75.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 72 goals on 641 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 48 goals on 453 shots.

The Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.7 goals per game and are scoring on 31.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McDavid leads Edmonton with 40 goals, Leon Draisaitl has 45 assists and Zach Hyman has 186 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 3.2 goals per game and are killing 75.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jack Campbell has allowed 74 goals on 654 shots faced, and Stuart Skinner has given up 78 goals on 907 shots.

Blackhawks vs Oilers Trends

The Blackhawks are 21-44 in their last 65 road games and 19-45 in their last 64 overall. The Oilers are 3-7 in their last 10 home games and 6-1 in their last 7 overall. The under is 8-2 in Blackhawks last 10 road games. The over is 5-2-1 in Oilers last 8 overall. The over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Edmonton and 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.

Randy’s Free Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks have been fade material for much of the season, and this is a tough matchup for them given their defensive issues. The Edmonton Oilers have been hot this week and their offensive firepower should have a field day against this Blackhawks defense. Give me the Oilers and the PL for max betting value. The Blackhawks are just in rough shape.