Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Betting on today’s Oilers and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers come into this Western conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.
EDMONTON OILERS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5
This game will be played at United Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:
- Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blackhawks winning this game by a score of 4-2.
- We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+259)
- The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Will Edmonton Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
Edmonton improved to 25-13-3 with a 4-2 win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short of that mark.
Four different players scored for Edmonton in this one. The Oilers jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. Zach Hyman put Edmonton back in front with a goal at 9:50 in the third, and Mattias Janmark sealed the victory with an empty-netter at 19:57.
Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal, scoring four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season and added two assists, bringing his assist total to 8. Zach Hyman scored his 3rd goal and also picked up his 2nd assist of the year.
The Oilers scored twice in the first period, with Jeff Skinner getting his 3rd goal. Zach Hyman added a power-play goal in the third period, and Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season. Edmonton had 10 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Oilers gave up two goals, with both coming after they had taken a 2-0 lead. The first was a power-play goal from the Flames at 15:27 in the 2nd period, and the second came at 15:32 in the 3rd. Stuart Skinner recorded 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Oilers’ defense added 2 takeaways and 19 hits.
Can the Chicago Offense Score Enough at Home?
With a 4-2 victory over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved their record to 14-26-2. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period and added another goal in the second before Anaheim finally got on the board.
Chicago’s offense netted four goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips found the net for the first time this season.
The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, with Teravainen’s goal coming on a power play. Seth Jones also scored on a power play in the second period. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to nine.
Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in the Blackhawks’ win over Anaheim. The defense added 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Chicago will look to tighten up in the 3rd period, where they allowed both of the Ducks’ goals.