The changing of the NHL guard is in full effect in the Western Conference and the Oilers can get a little bit closer to their goal of a Pacific Division title this Saturday when they travel to the United Center to take on a Blackhawks team that’s won its last five games. Chicago has dominated this series in the teams’ last 10 meetings but as is evident by their body of work this season, these are not your older brother’s Oilers.
All of the Blackhawks’ last five games, that were all road wins, also went OVER. They’ve been one of the best OVER teams in the league since late January, going 8-1 O/U in their last nine. That’s a trend that’s held up in these teams’ recent meetings as seven of their last 10 games have breached their total.
Home ice has been pivotal in this series as the last two matchups between the ‘Hawks and Oilers have seen the team playing in friendly territory earn lop-sided victories. Chicago has been one of the better home teams all season but has dropped two straight decisions at the UC. Edmonton has a chance as the big dog tonight but if the Oilers want to win, the young guns will have to come out blazing.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Chicago Blackhawks in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -150 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Saturday's contest. The over-under total was at 5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.3-1.9 result in favor of the Blackhawks today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Edmonton Oilers will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 31-19-8 this season, while the Blackhawks are 35-17-5. Edmonton is 22-32-4 against the total, while Chicago is 24-22-11 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Edmonton injuries news.
The Chicago Blackhawks sit at No. 14 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Edmonton Oilers sit at a No. 9 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Chicago Blackhawks No. 8-ranked offense (2.91 goals per game) against a Edmonton Oilers defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.6 goals per game allowed. The Blackhawks Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.64% rate while the Oilers have a 81.44% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Edmonton was a 6-3 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Flyers. They won as favorites, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Edmonton at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, February 21st
Chicago at Buffalo, Sunday, February 19th