- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Blackhawks vs. Oilers Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Chicago Blackhawks (27-34) visit Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers (38-28) on Apr. 2 in Edmonton. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.
The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+105).
The Blackhawks vs. Oilers Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Oilers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Blackhawks vs Oilers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 76.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blackhawks vs Oilers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Oilers will cover the spread with 64.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+6.95 Units / 63% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+6.60 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+5.70 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.10 Units / 93% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+4.75 Units / 24% ROI)
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+7.15 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 12 of their last 20 games (+5.40 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 6 of their last 8 games (+5.05 Units / 46% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.80 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the Puck Line in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.75 Units / 43% ROI)
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 46-29 against the spread this NHL season (-0.55 Units / -0.44% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 27-48 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.05 Units /-6.62% ROI
- Blackhawks are 33-40 when betting the Over for -10.75 Units / -12.93% ROI
- Blackhawks are 40-33 when betting the Under for +3.9 Units /4.74% ROI
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 31-44 against the spread this NHL season (-8 Units /-8.63% ROI).
- Oilers are 38-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.75 Units / -12.45% ROI
- Oilers are 42-29 when betting the Over for +9.95 Units / 11.71% ROI
- Oilers are 29-42 when betting the Under for -16.2 Units / -19.73% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Oilers vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | -110 |
| Zach Hyman (Edm) | +130 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +175 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | +220 |
| Jack Roslovic (EDM) | +225 |
| Matthew Savoie (EDM) | +260 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Oilers vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| Teuvo Teravainen (CHI) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -235 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
| Vasily Podkolzin (EDM) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Oilers vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 2.5 +140 | 2.5 -200 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 -105 | 3.5 -130 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
| Vasily Podkolzin (EDM) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 2.5 -185 | 2.5 +130 |
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 52-101 (.340) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 10-24 (.294) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 125-96 (.566) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 3-18 (.143) when trailing after the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .274
The Oilers are 85-68 (.556) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks scored on 15% of cycle chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blackhawks have scored on 0% of second chance opportunities on the power play this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 20%
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks scored on 33% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have 6 cycle chances while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers averaged 1.27 expected goals per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
The Oilers averaged 17.7 high danger chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
The Oilers have averaged 1.15 expected goals per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.94
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have 37.4 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13.0
The Blackhawks have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blackhawks have allowed 8.0 high danger chances per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.1
The Blackhawks have 521 successful stick checks while tied this season — most among NHL Teams
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 24% of second chance opportunities this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 23% of second chance opportunities in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
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