Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 1/25/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+325) Oilers (-435)

Rogers Place is the site where the Edmonton Oilers (27-15-1) will take on the Chicago Blackhawks (14-31-2) on Thursday. The line on this matchup has the Blackhawks at +325 while the Oilers are sitting at -435. The over/under comes in at 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 2-0 loss against the Canucks their last time on the ice. The Blackhawks left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. For the game, they couldn't finish any of the 31 shots they looked to score on. They also had 5 power play attempts but didn't net one. Chicago accounted for 6 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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With respect to scoring goals, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 102 goals (31st in pro hockey) so far this season and have given up 166. For the current campaign, they have recorded 30 points and their points percentage sits at .319. Chicago has accumulated 148 power play opportunities and they have tallied 18 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 12.16%. When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed 131 goals while earning 84 themselves. Chicago has taken 1,228 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 8.3%. The Blackhawks so far have had 1,524 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .891. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have earned 151 power play tries (10th in hockey) and have racked up 35 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Petr Mrazek. Mrazek has taken the ice for 366 contests over the course of his pro hockey career. He has a mark of 162-141-35 and he started in 336 games. The opposition has notched 948 goals against Mrazek in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.78. Mrazek has had 10,218 shots taken against him and has accrued 9,270 saves. He has a save percentage of .907 for his 20,450 mins guarding the cage. Over the course of his pro career, Mrazek has accumulated 170 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .506.

In their last contest, Edmonton squared up with the Blue Jackets in a matchup where the Oilers earned a win by a final of 4-1. They had 2 power play opportunities in this contest and scored 1 out of those chances. The Oilers scored 4 goals out of the 24 shots on goal they took.

On the season, the Edmonton Oilers have tallied 151 goals, 55 points, in addition to a points percentage of .640. They have permitted 123 goals to be scored by way of 97 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Oilers are sitting with 116 goals at even strength and 35 goals (9th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 136 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 25.74%. Edmonton has tried 1,465 shots (10th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.31%, while allowing their opponents 1,205 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 82.67% on the other teams 150 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 89.8%.

Across the ice you are expected to see Stuart Skinner defending the goal. He has accounted for 2,550 saves out of the 2,799 shots attempted against him, which gives him a rate of .911. Skinner has a career record of 58-29-6 and has participated in 97 games. He got the starting nod in 93 games and has played for a total of 5,604 mins. Skinner's quality start rate is 60.2% and he has 56 quality starts in his hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.67 goals/game and he has yielded 249 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago (+325)

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