Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Oilers

The Chicago Blackhawks go up against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, April 2.

The Blackhawks look vulnerable and our prediction is to side with the Oilers at +104 on the puck line. We need our selection to overcome a -1.5 goal margin.

Chicago Blackhawks have been defeated in four straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Winnipeg Jets by a 4-3 (OT) scoreline at United Center. Tyler Bertuzzi registered two goals, with Anton Frondell scoring one.

Edmonton Oilers were winners for the fourth straight time in their last game. Landing a 3-0 home victory against Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place. Connor McDavid, Kasperi Kapanen and Max Jones scored one goal each. Connor Ingram got a shutout making 27 saves.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-1 triumph when facing the Hawks at United Center. The Oilers have racked up four straight victories over the Hawks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 9 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-25-11	2.8	.902	3

Tristan Jarry (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-3	3.3	.882	2
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

2 wins, 5 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 2.6% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have given up 3.9 goals from 37.1 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.0%.

Frank Nazar is the top points scorer with 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists, with Tyler Bertuzzi racking up 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.54 goal against average with a .894 save percentage.

The Oilers have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 29.8 shots on goal, with a 5.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 26.7 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.8%.

The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 15 points, 7 goals and 8 assists, while Evan Bouchard is next in line after having 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 2.47 GAA with a .909 SV%, including one shutout.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re loving the +104 about Edmonton Oilers overcoming a -1.5 goal handicap when it comes to this NHL encounter. We’re expecting our pick to claim a comfortable win.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Blackhawks vs Oilers stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Oilers in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Oilers in 2 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Oilers -1.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 49% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor McDavid To Score -110

Connor McDavid (Oilers) has been on the scoresheet in his past 5 games. We’ll take a chance at -110 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds looks really appealing.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackhawks 2 - 4 Oilers

An exciting bet could be a 4-2 victory in favor of the Oilers at odds of +1300. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blackhawks

Oilers

1-0

Blackhawks

+7000

Oilers

+6000

2-0

Blackhawks

+7000

Oilers

+5000

2-1

Blackhawks

+2000

Oilers

+1600

3-0

Blackhawks

+5500

Oilers

+2800

3-1

Blackhawks

+2900

Oilers

+1700

3-2

Blackhawks

+1200

Oilers

+900

4-0

Blackhawks

+7500

Oilers

+2800

4-1

Blackhawks

+2900

Oilers

+1150

4-2

Blackhawks

+2200

Oilers

+1300

4-3

Blackhawks

+1300

Oilers

+950

5-0

Blackhawks

+13000

Oilers

+4500

5-1

Blackhawks

+5000

Oilers

+1600

5-2

Blackhawks

+2800

Oilers

+1150

5-3

Blackhawks

+3000

Oilers

+1800

5-4

Blackhawks

+2200

Oilers

+1700

6-0

Blackhawks

+2200

Oilers

+6000

6-1

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+3000

6-2

Blackhawks

+5500

Oilers

+1800

6-3

Blackhawks

+4000

Oilers

+2000

6-4

Blackhawks

+5500

Oilers

+3500

6-5

Blackhawks

+5000

Oilers

+4000

7-0

Blackhawks

+5000

Oilers

+9000

7-1

Blackhawks

+5000

Oilers

+5000

7-2

Blackhawks

+14000

Oilers

+4000

7-3

Blackhawks

+9000

Oilers

+3400

7-4

Blackhawks

+8000

Oilers

+4500

7-5

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+8000

7-6

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+10000

8-0

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+13000

8-1

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+8000

8-2

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+7000

8-3

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+8000

8-4

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+7500

8-5

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+10000

9-1

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+13000

9-2

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+12000

9-3

Blackhawks

+11000

Oilers

+12500

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favorites are 69% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Edmonton Oilers priced at -222 to triumph in this game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Chicago Blackhawks are trading at +180.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Blackhawks

+180

Oilers

-222

3-Way Moneyline

Blackhawks

+320

Tie

+375

Oilers

-154

Puck Line

Blackhawks +1.5

-133

Oilers -1.5

+110

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-105

Over 6.5

-115

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Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 10.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.3
• Hits: 15.2
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 10.8
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 13.8
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 21.8
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 3.9

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