In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 1st at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 5-4-3 this season after they lost to the Rangers in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton led 3-1 in the third period, but they failed to hold the lead and ended up losing in overtime. The Oilers out shot New York by a total of 36-35, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Savoie and Nurse (2), while Skinner stopped 31 out of 35 shots, which was an .886 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Mammoth by a score of 6-3, but did lose to the Canucks by a score of 4-3 before that. The Oilers have lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for third in the Pacific standings with 13 points. Edmonton has scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 30.3% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with eight goals and six assists, while Connor McDavid has added three goals and 11 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 3-3-2 with a 2.59 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 5-4-2 this year after they lost to Winnipeg by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit from 5-1 to 5-3 in the third period, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 32-24, won 43.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Burakovsky, Teravainen, and Vlasic, while Knight stopped 26 out of 32 shots, which was an .813 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Chicago defeated the Senators by a score of 7-3, but did lose to the Kings by a score of 3-1 before that. The Blackhawks have won three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 12 points. Chicago has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 2.82 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 85.1% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with six goals and eight assists, while Frank Nazar has added five goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 4-3-1 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this year.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Oilers have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The road team has won four of the last five games between the Blackhawks and Oilers.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight road games.
- The Blackhawks have won the third period in each of their last four games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Oilers’ last nine home games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 15 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last nine Saturday night games.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored a goal in each of the Oilers’ last four home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of his last 16 home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last seven games against the Blackhawks at Rogers Place.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Ilya Mikheyev has scored a goal in three of his last four road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in 14 of his last 16 appearances against the Oilers.
Oilers vs Blackhawks Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games, but they are still huge favorites to get the win here. The Oilers are 3-0-2 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are 2-2-1 on the road. Chicago has been very competitive to start this season and their defense/goaltending has been much better than expected. We know the Oilers are deadly on the power play, but I think this is a crazy price for a team that has had some issues. Take Chicago +1.5 in this contest.