Oilers vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - February 5

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The Western Conference's second-ranked squad, the Edmonton Oilers (33-16-4), visit the 15th-ranked unit from the Western Conference, the Chicago Blackhawks (16-31-5), on Wednesday, February 5 at 9:30 PM ET on TNT.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we think will bring home the victory in Wednesday's action on the ice.

During the last 10 games for the Blackhawks (2-5-3), their offense has put up 27 goals while their defense has conceded 34 goals. They have recorded 21 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (23.8%).

Oilers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final result of Oilers 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-280)
  • 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 have finished 8-4-12 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 33-16-4.
  • In the 22 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-5-3 record (good for 31 points).
  • In the four games this season the Oilers recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
  • Edmonton has taken four points from the seven games this season when it scored two goals (1-4-2 record).
  • The Oilers are 31-5-2 in the 38 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 64 points).
  • In the 22 games when Edmonton has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 30 points after finishing 13-5-4.
  • In the 40 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 25-12-3 (53 points).
  • The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Oilers finished 4-4-1 in those contests (nine points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks (16-31-5 overall) have posted a record of 2-5-7 in matchups that have required OT this season.
  • In the 15 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
  • This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
  • Chicago has earned six points (2-15-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 23 times, earning 30 points from those matchups (14-7-2).
  • This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 15 games and registered 12 points with a record of 6-9-0.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 39 games, going 12-22-5 to record 29 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
4th 3.28 Goals Scored 2.58 31st
7th 2.7 Goals Allowed 3.42 30th
1st 32.7 Shots 24.5 32nd
4th 26.5 Shots Allowed 31.5 30th
8th 24.24% Power Play % 23.2% 11th
23rd 76.03% Penalty Kill % 81.58% 10th

Oilers vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TNT
  • Live Stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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