In this article, we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 11th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 14-26-2 this year after they lost to Detroit by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit from 4-1 to 4-3 in the third, but they allowed an empty net goal to put the game away. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 5-3, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Donato and Teravainen (2), while Mrazek stopped 23 out of 27 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Blackhawks defeated the Avalanche by a score of 3-1 but did lose to the Rangers by a score of 6-2 before that. Chicago has scored 2.54 goals per game and they have allowed 3.37 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 83.9% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 11 goals, 27 assists, and 101 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added nine goals, 19 assists, and 65 shots on goal. Arvid Soderblom is 6-10-1 with a 2.92 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 25-13-3 this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 4-1 after the first period, but they did cut the deficit to 5-3 in the second, but couldn’t find any more goals. The Oilers outshot Pittsburgh by a total of 43-26, won 55.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl (2) and Nugent-Hopkins, while Skinner stopped 21 out of 26 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Oilers defeated the Bruins by a score of 4-0 and the Kraken by a score of 4-2. Edmonton has won four of their last five games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 53 points. Edmonton has scored 3.29 goals per game and they have allowed 2.78 goals against per game, while also going 24% on the power play and 76.6% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 31 goals, 30 assists, and 130 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 16 goals, 42 assists, and 118 shots on goal. Calvin Pickard is 9-4-0 with a 2.46 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Blackhawks
- The Oilers have won eight of their last nine night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have lost 15 of their last 18 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last eight night games following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last six night games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Oilers’ last eight night games against the Blackhawks following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last nine games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last eight games.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has scored a goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last nine games.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight home appearances against the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored the last goal in each of the Oilers’ last three games against Western Conference opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in nine of the Oilers’ last 10 games against the Blackhawks.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of his last 16 appearances with the Oilers as favorites against the Blackhawks.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.55).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.40).
- The Edmonton Oilers are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.29).
Blackhawks vs Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup trying to bounce back from a loss to the lowly Penguins in their last game, but they are still on the road for this contest. The Oilers are 11-6-2 on the road, while the Blackhawks are 9-11-0 at home. Chicago has been a pretty bad road team this season, but they have been competitive at home. The Blackhawks are only scoring about 2.50 goals per game and they will be on a back-to-back, after playing in Detroit on Friday. Edmonton has played very well on both ends of the ice and I think that performance against the Penguins was just a one-off. Take Edmonton to bounce back with a big win here by at least two goals.