January 12, 2026 4:34 PM EST

NHL: Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks 1/12/2026

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The Chicago Blackhawks are slight 50.9 percent favorites over the Edmonton Oilers. The Blackhawks are favored despite being projected for 24 shots on goal vs 29 shots for the Oilers. The Blackhawks goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.2% compared to the Oilers goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Connor Ingram 21, Spencer Knight 26 SHOTS: Leon Draisaitl 3.4, Tyler Bertuzzi 1.8 GOALS: Leon Draisaitl 0.55, Tyler Bertuzzi 1.46 PTS: Connor McDavid has a 67% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Tyler Bertuzzi has a 31% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Chicago Blackhawks

Edmonton OilersRECORDChicago BlackhawksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road10-14, 42% -518Record at Home7-11, 39% -341Chicago Blackhawks
VS Chicago Blackhawks1-0, 100% 36VS Edmonton Oilers0-1, 0% -100Edmonton Oilers
vs Team Under .50014-7, 67% 280vs Team .500 or Better5-12, 29% -433Edmonton Oilers
Record as Road Favorite5-9, 36% -530Record as Home Underdog6-8, 43% -116Chicago Blackhawks
After 1 or More Days Off19-14, 58% -2136After 1 or More Days Off14-20, 41% -221Chicago Blackhawks

PAST 30 DAYS

Edmonton OilersRECORDChicago BlackhawksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road4-3, 57% 52Record at Home0-3, 0% -300Edmonton Oilers
VS Chicago Blackhawks0-0 No GamesVS Edmonton Oilers0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5005-0, 100% 433vs Team .500 or Better1-3, 25% -52Edmonton Oilers
Record as Road Favorite2-2, 50% -40Record as Home Underdog0-2, 0% -200Edmonton Oilers
After 1 or More Days Off5-2, 71% -611After 1 or More Days Off1-4, 20% -152Chicago Blackhawks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Edmonton OilersRECORDChicago BlackhawksRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD12-12, 50% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME11-9, 55% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-4, 43% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-2, 50% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON13-15, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON14-12, 54% OverOVER
Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home7-4, 64% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road13-15, 46% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 14-10, 58% +219 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 8-10, 44% -149 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 2-5, 29% -391 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 1-2, 33% -108

MONEY LINE - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 11-13, 46% -377 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 12-6, 67% 392 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 3-4, 43% -130 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 2-1, 67% +66

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 11-13, 46% -299 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 10-8, 56% + 110 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 3-4, 43% -127 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 2-1, 67% + 82

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