NHL betting odds interest swings to the Edmonton Oilers at Chicago battle on Sunday at United Center as the Blackhawks try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.9-2 win for the Blackhawks. 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
19-15-6 Chicago battles the Oilers, currently with a 18-21-3 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 18-20-2 for the Blackhawks and 21-21 for the Oilers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Edmonton injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 11-rated Chicago Blackhawks and the No. 17-ranked Edmonton Oilers, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Chicago Blackhawks No. 13-ranked offense (3.03 goals per game) against a Edmonton Oilers defense that ranks No. 26 at 3.26 goals per game allowed. The Blackhawks Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.77% rate while the Oilers have a 70.9% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Oilers were a 5-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Stars. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Dallas at -146 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 5-4 loser as they battled the Golden Knights at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Golden Knights at +122 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Edmonton at Nashville, Tuesday, January 9th
Chicago at Ottawa, Tuesday, January 9th