The Chicago Blackhawks, led by Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, are prepared to take the ice against Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, and the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in a Western Conference showdown. Sportsnet West will broadcast the game, and the opening face-off is at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11.
Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers Odds
This matchup’s moneyline and Over/Under odds have not been posted by oddsmakers yet.
Netting moneyline bettors 4.0 units, Edmonton is 29-26 straight up (SU) overall thus far. That winning percentage, ranked 2nd in the Pacific Division in this young season, is a welcome improvement over the 35-47 record from the 2018-19 season campaign. Through 55 regular season contests, 27 of its games have gone over the total, while 25 have gone under and just three have pushed. The team’s 14-13 SU at home this season.
The Oilers enter the matchup with the strongest power-play unit in the NHL, as they have found the net on 29.3 percent of their extra-man chances this year. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated fifth overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 83.2 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 27.1 saves per game with a .909 save percentage, Mikko Koskinen (16-15-2) has been the best option in goal for the Oilers this season. If Edmonton chooses to rest him, however, the team could turn to Mike Smith (14-15-15 record, .901 save percentage, 2.96 goals against average).
Chicago has earned moneyline bettors 0.7 units this year and is currently 25-30 straight up (SU). Through 55 regular season matches, 28 of its games have gone under the total, while 26 have gone over and just one has pushed. As the away team so far, the Blackhawks are 13-14 SU.
The Blackhawks have converted on just 14.9 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that’s ranked 30th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked fifth overall and it’s successfully defended 83.0 percent of all opponent power plays.
Robin Lehner (32.0 saves per game) has been the main option in the net for Chicago. Lehner owns a 15-15-6 record, while registering a .923 save percentage and 2.83 goals against average this year.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers Free Picks
Free Pick: SU Winner – Blackhawks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes
- The Blackhawks are 3-4 in games decided by a shootout this season while the Oilers are 2-2 in shootouts.
- The under has hit in three of Chicago’s last five outings.
- Over Chicago’s last ten games, five of them have been decided by two or more goals (the team is 4-1 in those games).
- Chicago skaters have accounted for the league’s ninth-most hits per game (23.2), but the team’s recorded just 15.8 hits over their last five away games.
