Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 10/12/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

The Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6 last season) will go up against the Chicago Blackhawks (23-53-6 last year) at Rogers Place on Saturday.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 5-2 defeat against the Hockey Club in their previous contest . Chicago earned 17 minutes in the box for this game. The Blackhawks offense left a lot to be desired in the loss. They also had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't convert them into a score. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 out of the 26 shots they tried.

When discussing their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks notched 178 goals (32nd in the league) over the course of last year and conceded 289. For the prior campaign, the had a total of 52 points and their points percentage was .317. Chicago finished with 235 power play chances and added 39 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 16.60%. While at even strength, the Blackhawks gave up 233 goals while notching 139. Chicago tried 2,153 shots and had a shooting percentage of 8.3%. The Blackhawks had 2,681 shots attempted against them and held a save percentage of .892. Chicago Blackhawks opponents had 231 power play tries (27th in professional hockey) and tallied 56 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Petr Mrazek. Mrazek has been in goal for 390 matchups during his pro hockey career. He has amassed a record of 168-155-38 and got the start in 359 games. Opponents have scored 1,018 goals against Mrazek in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.80. Mrazek has had 10,972 shots against him and he has 9,954 total saves. He has a save percentage of .907 for his 21,808 mins played. Throughout his time in hockey, Mrazek has 184 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .513.

In their last game, Edmonton played the Jets in an outing where the Oilers went home in defeat by a mark of 6-0. They had 1 power play chance in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Oilers netted 0 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they took.

The Oilers earned 228 goals at even strength and 64 goals (5th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Edmonton attempted 2,768 shots (1st in the league) and accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.55%, while allowing the opposition 2,307 shots. Last season, the Edmonton Oilers earned a total of 292 goals, 104 points, in addition to a points percentage of .634. They allowed 236 goals to be scored by way of 183 goals at even strength and 53 goals while they had less men on the ice. They recorded 243 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 26.34%. They recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.46% on their opponent's 258 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage was at 89.8%.

Across the rink you will find Stuart Skinner in net. He has compiled 3,177 stops out of 3,494 shots tried, giving him a save % of .909. Skinner has accrued a career mark of 72-36-10 and has participated in 123 games. He has made the start in 118 contests and has played for a total of 7,058 minutes. Skinner's quality start rate sits at 59.3% and he has 70 quality starts in his career. Opponents are averaging 2.69 goals per game and he has allowed 317 goals in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Edmonton

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