Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 2/5/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (-196) Blackhawks (+162)

The Chicago Blackhawks (16-31-5) are welcoming the Edmonton Oilers (32-16-4) at United Center on Wednesday. The odds on this game have Edmonton at -196 and Chicago is sitting at +162. The total has been set at 6.

The Edmonton Oilers had a rough game after their 4-3 defeat against the Maple Leafs in the last game they played. Edmonton garnered 6 penalty minutes in this outing. The Oilers had a middle of the road offensive outing in this loss. Furthermore, they had 2 power play opportunities but weren't able to net one. In the game, they tallied a score on 3 of the 48 shots they launched.

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With regard to their scoring capabilities, the Edmonton Oilers have racked up 171 goals (9th in the NHL) on the campaign and have given up 141. For the season, they have 68 points and their points percentage is .654. Edmonton comes into tonight with 129 power play chances and they have scored 31 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 24.03%. While at even strength, the Oilers have surrendered 113 goals while notching 140 of their own. Edmonton has tried 1,691 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.1%. The Oilers have seen 1,386 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .898. Edmonton Oilers opponents have tallied 120 power play opportunities (30th in pro hockey) and have notched 28 goals in those chances.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Calvin Pickard. Pickard has taken the ice for 158 matchups over the course of his hockey career. He has compiled an overall record of 60-65-11 and he has started in 130 games. Opponents have racked up 405 goals against Pickard in his career and his goals against average is 3.26. Pickard has seen 4,210 shots against him and has accrued 3,805 total saves. His save percentage is at .904 during his 7,444 mins on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Pickard has compiled 67 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .515.

When they took the ice last, Chicago faced off against the Panthers in a matchup where the Blackhawks went home in defeat by a final of 5-1. They had 3 chances on the power play in this game but were not able to net one. The Blackhawks scored 1 goal out of the 25 shots on goal they pursued.

Over the course of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have 134 goals, 37 points, as well as a points percentage of .356. They have granted a total of 178 goals to be scored by of a combination of 150 goals at even strength and 28 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks have tallied 105 goals at even strength and 29 goals (21st in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a tally of 125 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 23.20%. Chicago has tried 1,279 shots (32nd in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.48%, while allowing their opponents 1,639 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 81.58% on their oppositions 152 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 89.1%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Petr Mrazek patrolling the crease. Mrazek holds a career record of 177-173-40 and has played in 420 games. Mrazek's rate of quality starts sits at 51.2% and he has 199 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has accrued 10,755 stops out of 11,867 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .906. His opposition is averaging 3.05 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,112 goals altogether. He has started in 389 contests and his ice time sits at 21,877 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago (+162)

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