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Oilers vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Player Props for Tonight's NHL Game

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: February 5, 2025 7:37 AM EST • 2 min 39 sec read.

We offer our Oilers vs. Blackhawks prediction and picks.
Pictured: Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid is congratulated by teammates. Photo by Jeff Curry via Imagn Images.

Playing on the second night of a back-to-back set can be challenging for most NHL teams.

That's not the case for the Edmonton Oilers recently, who've won five of the last six entering Wednesday's game at the United Center against the Chicago Blackhawks (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT). 

Receiving the second-shortest Stanley Cup odds, the Oilers roll into Chicago, boasting the third-best road points percentage (.667). Our Oilers vs. Blackhawks prediction and picks expect Kris Knoblauch's team to add to Chicago's United Center misery.

Oilers vs. Blackhawks predictions today

NHL odds via our best NHL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale.

  • Game pick: Oilers -1.5 (-105 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Connor McDavid player prop pick: Over 0.5 power play points (+130 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

My best Oilers vs. Blackhawks pick

Oilers -1.5 ⭐⭐⭐

Sometimes, perfect storms don't go as forecasted. This could be a potential letdown spot for an Edmonton team overdue for a complacent display. However, I can't overlook how abysmal the Blackhawks have been.

Plus, the Oilers are 4-2-0 on the second night of back-to-backs in enemy barns, winning four of the last five.

Edmonton played well in St. Louis on Tuesday and overturned a one-goal deficit with 2:14 remaining to prevail in overtime. That's the Oilers for you.

There's almost no value in backing the Oilers on the moneyline or 3-way moneyline, so I'm taking a leap of faith, expecting them to win by two or more. While I don't think it will be a blowout, the Blackhawks have been worse on home ice than someone attempting to ride a unicycle for the first time. 

Chicago's United Center misery 

It doesn't really matter where the Blackhawks have played; such is the ghastly state of things in Chicago. With the second-worst points percentage (.289) since Dec. 21, the Blackhawks have won just four of the last 18 games. Only the bottom-feeding Sharks have an inferior record.

They're also the second-worst team on home ice in that timeframe, losing eight of the last 11 while allowing a league-worst four goals per game.

Four of those eight defeats were by three goals, and one was by two goals. That's a 45% loss rate by two or more goals in the last 11 home games, a gruesome look for any NHL outfit. 

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Best odds: -105 via Betway | Implied probability: 51.22%

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Best Oilers vs. Blackhawks player prop pick

NHL picks made Wednesday; odds subject to change.

Connor McDavid prop pick: Over 0.5 power play points ⭐⭐⭐⭐

In anticipation of Wednesday's game, McDavid's eyes will be about as wide as yours after reading about the Blackhawks' rancid home form. McDavid has 22 power-play points, tied for the team lead with Leon Draisaitl.

Edmonton has the third-best road power play (29.5%), the effectiveness of which should be amplified by going up against a Chicago penalty kill that is the fifth-worst at home (66.7%) since Dec. 21.

The Oilers captain will look to capitalize on the mismatch. A winning $10 bet will profit $13. 

Best odds: +130 via Betway | Implied probability: 43.48%

Oilers vs. Blackhawks odds

Odds via Betway.

MarketOilersBlackhawks
Moneyline-250+200
Puck line-1.5 (-105)+1.5 (-120)
Over/UnderOver 6.5 (+110) Under 6.5 (-130)

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Oilers vs. Blackhawks live odds & info

  • When: Wednesday, Feb. 5
  • Puck drop: 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: United Center (Chicago)
  • How to watch: Sportsnet, TNT
  • Favorite: Oilers (-250 via Betway)

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.