Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks Prediction – February 5, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks will battle for the third time this season when they meet on Wednesday, February 5 at 9:30 PM ET at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Oilers are heavy favorites with a moneyline at -270 at MyBookie.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Oilers are currently sitting at first in the Pacific Division, but have lost some momentum with a few losses in recent performances. They have been hovering the .500 mark in their last 10 battles, despite having a really good month of December and a solid month of January leading up to this.

When looking at total goals scored, they have put up 171 which ranks ninth. On defense, they have allowed a total of 141, which ranks sixth. According to adjusted figures based on their strength of schedule, they rank eighth for their goal differential each game.

Leon Draisaitl has been a force for their offense this season, leading the team with just under 80 points and around 36 goals. Connor McDavid leads them in assists, with about 46 so far.

The Oilers are averaging roughly 3.29 goals and taking 32.5 shots a game. Their defense has allowed 2.71 goals and 26.7 shots per battle. This margin of error is appealing in comparison to what the Blackhawks offer.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Blackhawks have been polar opposites in comparison to the Oilers. In each 10-game stretch, they are struggling to settle around .500, which pushes them further in a hole of defeat.

They are second to last in scoring a total of 134 goals and rank 29th in allowing a total of 178. They have a slightly negative adjusted goal differential rating of -0.79, ranking them 31st. In other words, they cannot score well nor can they defend.

Connor Bedard leads them with 45 points and 30 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi leads with 17 goals. Together they will need a strong performance to offset what the Oilers have in store for them.

The Blackhawks are averaging 2.58 goals and are firing off 24.6 shots per game. Their defense has allowed 3.42 goals and 31.5 shots from opposing teams per game, which puts them at a disadvantage at this rate.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set for the best Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks betting odds, showing the Oilers as 1.5-puck line favorites. With bad momentum coming from the Blackhawks, the Oilers have a shot to win on the road.

Surprisingly, the Blackhawks won 5-2 back in October but the Oilers seized the opportunity the second time around with a 4-3 finish in January. The Oilers are 15-7-2 on the road and the Blackhawks are 10-14-2 at home. Look for the Oilers to pull away and cover the spread.

Final Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (-105)