Keep reading to see our Blackhawks vs Oilers NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Blackhawks head to Edmonton for a matchup with the Oilers.
- The Blackhawks come into the game ranked 15th in shots on goal.
- Chicago will look to get back on track after an overtime loss to the Jets.
- The Oilers will be hosting the Blackhawks and hold a 0-1-0 record.
- The Oilers come into the game ranked 7th in shots on goal.
- The Oilers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Jets.
Blackhawks vs Oilers Preview
Betting on today's Blackhawks and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Blackhawks.
Blackhawks vs. Oilers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers
- Where: Edmonton at Rogers Place
- Date: Saturday, October 12th
- Betting Odds EDM -1.5, CHI +273 | EDM -353 O/U 6.5
Blackhawks Preview: Does Chicago Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Jets, the Blackhawks are now 0-1-1 for the season. Chicago had the lead after Ryan Donato scored in the second period, but Winnipeg tied it up late in the third and secured the win with a goal just 38 seconds into overtime.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. As the underdog on the puck line, Chicago failed to cover. The Blackhawks’ defense held strong until the 18:56 mark of the third period, when they allowed the tying goal.
Ryan Donato found the net for the Blackhawks, scoring his first goal of the season at 3:08 in the second period. Pat Maroon picked up his first assist on the play. Chicago took 26 shots on goal but couldn’t convert on a power play, as they were held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Jets.
The Blackhawks had 9 giveaways and were shut out in the first and third periods. They managed 3 takeaways but couldn’t find the net again after Donato’s early second-period goal.
Defensively, the Blackhawks held a 1-0 lead late into the third period, but they conceded a goal at the 18:56 mark and another just 38 seconds into overtime. Arvid Söderblom made 33 saves with a 94.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 3 takeaways and 17 hits.
Oilers Preview: Will Edmonton Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Oilers dropped their season opener, losing 6-0 to the Jets. Edmonton was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total line was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly.
Edmonton’s defense struggled from the start, allowing the Jets to score their first goal at 5:04 in the first period. The Oilers’ record now stands at 0-1-0.
Edmonton’s offense was shut out in their 6-0 loss to Winnipeg, despite firing 30 shots on goal. The Oilers also had 8 giveaways in the game.
They were unable to convert on any of their power play opportunities and finished with no assists. The Oilers were blanked in all three periods.
Defensively, the Oilers gave up the first goal at 14:56 in the first period and another at 18:35, putting them in a 2-0 hole. They struggled in the second period, conceding three more goals, and allowed another at 14:15 in the third. Stuart Skinner finished with 8 saves and a 61.5% save percentage.
Blackhawks vs Oilers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road contests, the Blackhawks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Chicago posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 2-3 ATS.
- In their last three home games, Edmonton has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 4-6.
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Blackhawks vs Oilers Free Pick
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