Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/9/2024]

The Chicago Blackhawks will face the favored Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at United Center on Tuesday, beginning at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Tuesday's Oilers vs. Blackhawks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Oilers vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Oilers and Blackhawks 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

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

According to our model, the Oilers (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

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Oilers vs. Blackhawks Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Oilers	Blackhawks
Puck Line	-1.5 (-178)	+1.5 (+150)
Moneyline	-450	+350
Total	o6.5 (-125)	u6.5 (+110)

• The Blackhawks are +1.5 underdogs versus the Oilers, with +150 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -178.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +350, which means you can bet $100 to profit $350, earning a total payout of $450, if they win.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -450, where you can risk $450 to win $100 for a total payout of $550 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Oilers vs. Blackhawks Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	+150 🔥
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+350 🔥
Total	Under 6.5	+110

Every time you see a 🔥, you know you've found one of Dimers' best bets today across all major pro and college sports.

Although the Oilers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Blackhawks +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

And while the Oilers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option because of the 4.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Our NHL best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Oilers vs. Blackhawks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Blackhawks?

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

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	8.9%
Leon Draisaitl	8.3%
Zach Hyman	7.7%
Evander Kane	5.3%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	5.1%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Lukas Reichel	4.8%
Jason Dickinson	4.6%
Ryan Donato	4.2%
Taylor Raddysh	4.2%
Cole Guttman	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	44.6%
Leon Draisaitl	42.7%
Zach Hyman	38.3%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	29.9%
Evander Kane	29.4%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Lukas Reichel	27.6%
Taylor Raddysh	25.7%
Cole Guttman	25.4%
Jason Dickinson	24.8%
Ryan Donato	24.2%
Remember, our model updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Oilers vs. Blackhawks on Tuesday January 9, 2024.

Oilers vs. Blackhawks Game Information

Tuesday's matchup between the Blackhawks and Oilers at United Center is scheduled to commence at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Tuesday January 9, 2024
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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Conclusion

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