Blackhawks vs Oilers Prediction and NHL Tips - 10 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 10, 2024, 1:35AM | Published: Jan 8, 2024, 10:48PM

The Chicago Blackhawks will square off with the favoured Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at United Center on Wednesday, commencing at 12:30pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Blackhawks vs Oilers game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Blackhawks vs Oilers

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Chicago-Edmonton NHL game 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 73% chance of beating the Blackhawks at United Center.

More: Blackhawks vs Oilers Match Centre

Blackhawks vs Oilers: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at United Center are shown here:

Head to Head: Blackhawks $4.90, Oilers $1.24
Line: Blackhawks +1.5 ($2.54), Oilers -1.5 ($1.61)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.81, Under $2.18

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blackhawks at $4.90 and the Oilers at $1.24.

The Blackhawks are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Oilers, with odds of $2.54 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Oilers (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.61.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.81 and odds for the Under at $2.18.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Oilers (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going Over.

The best site to place a bet on the Blackhawks vs Oilers game is Betfair, where you can bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports

Blackhawks vs Oilers: Best Bets

Head to Head: Chicago at $4.90 with Betfair (6.5% edge) 🔥
Line: Blackhawks +1.5 at $2.54 with Betfair (7.9% edge) 🔥
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.18 with Betfair (2.6% edge)

When you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of Stats Insider's best tips of the day across all sports.

Stats Insider's Blackhawks vs Oilers betting tips are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

And while the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blackhawks to win is our recommended option due to the 6.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Although the Oilers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Blackhawks +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.18) that are available from Betfair.

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Blackhawks vs Oilers: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Chicago vs Edmonton on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, computer tips, and live win probabilities.

Blackhawks vs Oilers: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blackhawks vs Oilers? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs Oilers.

McDavid has an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Oilers star has a 44.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips

Lukas Reichel: 4.8% probability
Jason Dickinson: 4.6% probability
Ryan Donato: 4.2% probability
Taylor Raddysh: 4.2% probability
Cole Guttman: 4.2% probability

Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips

Connor McDavid: 8.9% probability
Leon Draisaitl: 8.3% probability
Zach Hyman: 7.7% probability
Evander Kane: 5.3% probability
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 5.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Lukas Reichel: 27.6% probability
Taylor Raddysh: 25.7% probability
Cole Guttman: 25.4% probability
Jason Dickinson: 24.8% probability
Ryan Donato: 24.2% probability

Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Connor McDavid: 44.6% probability
Leon Draisaitl: 42.7% probability
Zach Hyman: 38.3% probability
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 29.9% probability
Evander Kane: 29.4% probability

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Chicago vs Edmonton game at United Center.

As always, check out our Best Bets for the best tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Blackhawks vs Oilers: Preview

The game between the Blackhawks and Oilers at United Center is scheduled to start at 12:30pm AEDT on Wednesday.

Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers
Date: Wednesday 10 January 2024
Time: 12:30pm AEDT
Venue: United Center

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Chicago vs Edmonton predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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