The Edmonton Oilers (33-16-4) travel to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (16-31-5) on Wednesday, February 5th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on TNT. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 9:30 ET.
Oilers vs Blackhawks
The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win
Edmonton improved to 33-16-4 with a 4-2 road win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the teams combined for 6 goals.
Four different players scored for Edmonton, who led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up. Zach Hyman’s goal at 9:50 in the third period put the Oilers ahead for good, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left.
The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win
With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 16-31-5. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.
Chicago built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks scored twice. Four different players scored for the Blackhawks in the game.
Edmonton Offense Breakdown
Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal, scoring twice in the first period, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal of the season. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal on a power play in the third period, and Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd of the year.
Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 this season. Zach Hyman contributed with his 2nd assist on Skinner’s goal. The Oilers had 10 giveaways and finished with 4 goals in their 4-2 win over Calgary.
Blackhawks Offense Breakdown
Chicago’s offense produced 4 goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 victory over the Ducks. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th, and Isaak Phillips got his 1st goal of the year.
Connor Bedard contributed with 3 assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, added another on a power play in the 2nd, and finished with their final goal at 17:43 in the 3rd period.
Edmonton Team Defense
Edmonton’s defense gave up the first goal of the game to Calgary at 15:27 in the 2nd period and another at 15:32 in the 3rd, but they held the Flames scoreless for the final 4:28 of the game, resulting in a 4-2 victory. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the Oilers’ defense recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.
Chicago Team Defense
Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in the Blackhawks’ 4-2 win over the Ducks. The defense had 6 takeaways and 5 hits, but they allowed two late goals, one at 10:16 in the 3rd period and another at 19:56.
Oilers vs Blackhawks Trends
- Across the Oilers last ten road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 4-6, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Chicago has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Blackhawks have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Oilers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 0-3.
Oilers vs Blackhawks Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blackhawks to take down the Oilers at home. With the moneyline currently at +223, I’m placing my bet on the Blackhawks straight-up.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Blackhawks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Blackhawks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:February 5, 2025 Blackhawks, Oilers