Oilers vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - January 11

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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

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