Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Blackhawks

The Edmonton Oilers go up against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Monday, January 12.

We’re eager to back the Oilers to get the better of the Blackhawks and that leads us to the 3-Way Moneyline for our prediction. It’s difficult to turn down the -108 that they claim the win in 60 minutes.

Edmonton Oilers have claimed back-to-back road wins. In the previous game, they suffered a 4-3 (SO) home defeat against Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Place. Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and Connor McDavid registered the other.

Chicago Blackhawks got the win in their last game. A 3-0 triumph occurred on the road at Bridgestone Arena when meeting Nashville Predators. Ryan Greene, Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Lardis scored one goal apiece. For the shutout, Drew Commesso made 36 saves.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Oilers claim a 3-2 win over the Hawks at Rogers Place. The Oilers have three straight victories against the Hawks. They have won 9 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Connor Ingram (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-10-3	2.7	.899	2
23/24	23-21-3	2.91	.907	6

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

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

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 30.0 shots on goal, with a 24.5% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have been giving up 3.2 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.4%.

Connor McDavid is the top points scorer with 20 points, 9 goals and 11 assists, with Leon Draisaitl racking up 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 2.98 goal against average with a .892 save percentage.

The Hawks have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 25.1 shots on goal, with a 27.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.0 goals from 26.7 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.6%.

The top points scorer is Tyler Bertuzzi with 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, while Andre Burakovsky is next best after having 6 points, 1 goal and 5 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.83 GAA with a .889 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping things simple by backing Edmonton Oilers on the 60-minute line. They should get the better of their opponents in this NHL clash and our pick is available at -108.

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 Oilers vs Blackhawks stats:

• Oilers have won 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Oilers have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Oilers have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
• Blackhawks have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Blackhawks have lost their last 3 games against Oilers.

Oilers 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tyler Bertuzzi Over 1.5 Shots -200

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -200 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Oilers 4 - 2 Blackhawks

We’re taking a chance on the Oilers to achieve a 4-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +1400 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Oilers

Blackhawks

1-0

Oilers

+6600

Blackhawks

+7000

2-0

Oilers

+5500

Blackhawks

+6600

2-1

Oilers

+1700

Blackhawks

+2000

3-0

Oilers

+3400

Blackhawks

+5000

3-1

Oilers

+1900

Blackhawks

+2500

3-2

Oilers

+900

Blackhawks

+1050

4-0

Oilers

+4000

Blackhawks

+6600

4-1

Oilers

+1500

Blackhawks

+2400

4-2

Oilers

+1400

Blackhawks

+1900

4-3

Oilers

+900

Blackhawks

+1100

5-0

Oilers

+6000

Blackhawks

+11000

5-1

Oilers

+2000

Blackhawks

+4000

5-2

Oilers

+1300

Blackhawks

+2200

5-3

Oilers

+1800

Blackhawks

+2500

5-4

Oilers

+1600

Blackhawks

+1800

6-1

Oilers

+4000

Blackhawks

+8000

6-2

Oilers

+2200

Blackhawks

+4000

6-3

Oilers

+2200

Blackhawks

+3300

6-4

Oilers

+3500

Blackhawks

+4500

6-5

Oilers

+3500

Blackhawks

+4000

7-1

Oilers

+6600

Blackhawks

+13000

7-2

Oilers

+5500

Blackhawks

+10000

7-3

Oilers

+4000

Blackhawks

+6600

7-4

Oilers

+4500

Blackhawks

+6600

7-5

Oilers

+7500

Blackhawks

+9000

7-6

Oilers

+9000

Blackhawks

+9000

8-4

Oilers

+8000

Blackhawks

+12000

8-5

Oilers

+10000

Blackhawks

+13000

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Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks 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 sportsbooks’ betting odds have Edmonton Oilers as -185 favorites for this game, implying that they are 65% likely to win. At +152, Chicago Blackhawks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -110.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Oilers

-185

Blackhawks

+152

3-Way Moneyline

Oilers

-105

Tie

+340

Blackhawks

+220

Puck Line

Oilers -1.5

+134

Blackhawks +1.5

-164

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 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 3 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 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.5
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 11.4
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 16.8
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 20
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 23.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 5

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