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The Edmonton Oilers (25-13-3) host the Chicago Blackhawks (14-26-2) at United Center on Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Oilers fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blackhawks have gone 3-7-0 over their last 10 contests, putting up 27 goals while conceding 39 in that period. On 20 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (25.0%).
Oilers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Oilers 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-403)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers (25-13-3 overall) have a 7-3-10 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Edmonton has 21 points (9-2-3) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Oilers registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Edmonton has taken three points from the four games this season when it scored two goals (1-2-1 record).
- The Oilers have scored at least three goals in 30 games (24-4-2, 50 points).
- In the 17 games when Edmonton has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 10-4-3 to register 23 points.
- In the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 19-10-2 (40 points).
- The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Oilers finished 3-3-1 in those contests (seven points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 2-2-4 record in overtime contests this season and a 14-26-2 overall record.
- In the 11 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has earned five points (2-12-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 18 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 12 games and registered 10 points with a record of 5-7-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 10-17-2 to register 22 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.29 | Goals Scored | 2.55 | 30th |
| 10th | 2.78 | Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 28th |
| 1st | 32.3 | Shots | 25.1 | 32nd |
| 4th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 28th |
| 8th | 24.04% | Power Play % | 23.08% | 11th |
| 24th | 76.6% | Penalty Kill % | 83.61% | 5th |
Oilers vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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