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Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Edmonton Oilers and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Oilers as -250-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Panthers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at +209 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Edmonton, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Blues on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at -114 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Edmonton:
Team record: 4-3-0 SU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games on the road
Edmonton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago:
Team record: 4-2-0 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
Next up:
Edmonton at Calgary Saturday, October 29
Chicago at Buffalo Saturday, October 29