Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/2

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The Chicago Blackhawks will visit the Edmonton Oilers for an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at Rogers Place on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Blackhawks, led by head coach Jeff Blashill, hold a record of 27-35-14. They rank 15th in the Western Conference. The Edmonton Oilers, coached by Kris Knoblauch, have a stronger record of 38-28-9. They are 5th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Western Pacific Division.

Blackhawks vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +206, Edmonton Oilers -245

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a tough stretch in their recent games. They lost to the Winnipeg Jets 4-3, despite Tyler Bertuzzi scoring twice. Spencer Knight, the goalie, faced 24 shots and made 20 saves.

Earlier, the Blackhawks faced the New Jersey Devils and lost 5-3. Frank Nazar scored two goals and had seven shots on goal. Spencer Knight made 35 saves but let in four goals.

Chicago’s game against the New York Rangers ended in a 6-1 loss. Nick Lardis was the only player to score for the Blackhawks. Spencer Knight did not register any saves in this game.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have been strong in recent games. They won their last game against the Seattle Kraken, 3-0, with Connor McDavid and Kasperi Kapanen both scoring. The Oilers had 24 shots on goal and made 16 blocks in that game.

In their game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Oilers won 4-2. Connor McDavid played a big role with one goal and two assists. Zach Hyman also contributed with a goal and an assist, helping the team with 34 shots on goal.

Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 43 goals this season. Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard are also key players, with Draisaitl having 35 goals and Bouchard adding 20 goals. The Oilers rank third in goals and sixth in assists this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers have a moneyline of -245, while the Blackhawks have a moneyline of +206. With Edmonton’s strong offensive stats, including 261 goals and 437 assists, they are expected to win with a projected score of 4-2.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.5. Given the Oilers’ offensive strength and the Blackhawks’ defensive struggles, the total score is likely to exceed this mark. The recommended pick is the over at -114, with a projected combined score of 6-7 goals.