Oilers vs Blackhawks Prediction and NHL Tips - 26 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 26, 2024, 2:06AM | Published: Jan 25, 2024, 1:09PM
The Edmonton Oilers will play the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Rogers Place on Friday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Oilers vs Blackhawks game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Oilers vs Blackhawks
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Edmonton-Chicago NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 76% chance of winning against the Blackhawks at Rogers Place.
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Oilers vs Blackhawks: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Rogers Place are shown below:
- Head to Head: Oilers $1.20, Blackhawks $5.80
- Line: Oilers -1.5 ($1.49), Blackhawks +1.5 ($2.92)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.00, Under $1.94
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 Oilers at $1.20 and the Blackhawks at $5.80.
The Oilers are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blackhawks, with odds of $1.49 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.92.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.94.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Oilers (-1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Oilers vs Blackhawks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Chicago at $5.80 with Betfair (6.1% edge) 🔥
- Line: Blackhawks +1.5 at $2.92 with Betfair (8.1% edge) 🔥
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
These Oilers vs Blackhawks predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting experience to give you the best possible advice every time.
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 6.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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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 projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
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Oilers vs Blackhawks: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Edmonton vs Chicago on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Oilers vs Blackhawks: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs Blackhawks? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Oilers vs Blackhawks.
McDavid has a 10.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star has a 48.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 10.2% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 9.0% probability
- Zach Hyman: 8.0% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.9% probability
- Evander Kane: 4.7% probability
Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Taylor Raddysh: 4.9% probability
- Nick Foligno: 4.5% probability
- Jason Dickinson: 4.2% probability
- Lukas Reichel: 3.9% probability
- Ryan Donato: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 48.3% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 45.9% probability
- Zach Hyman: 41.8% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 30.0% probability
- Evander Kane: 28.0% probability
Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Foligno: 27.1% probability
- Taylor Raddysh: 26.5% probability
- Jason Dickinson: 25.0% probability
- Lukas Reichel: 22.3% probability
- Ryan Donato: 20.9% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Edmonton vs Chicago game at Rogers Place.
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Oilers vs Blackhawks: Preview
The game between the Oilers and Blackhawks at Rogers Place is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Friday 26 January 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Rogers Place
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Edmonton vs Chicago predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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