April 02, 2026 3:58 AM EST

NHL: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers 4/2/2026

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The Edmonton Oilers are solid 56.2 percent favorites over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +10 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 34 shots on goal vs 23 shots for the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.8% compared to the Oilers goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Spencer Knight 31, Tristan Jarry 21 SHOTS: Connor Bedard 2.1, Leon Draisaitl 4.4 GOALS: Tyler Bertuzzi 0.59, Leon Draisaitl 0.54 PTS: Connor Bedard has a 46% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Leon Draisaitl has a 65% 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

Chicago BlackhawksRECORDEdmonton OilersRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road14-24, 37% 161Record at Home19-17, 53% -605Chicago Blackhawks
VS Edmonton Oilers0-2, 0% -200VS Chicago Blackhawks2-0, 100% 100Edmonton Oilers
vs Team .500 or Better15-26, 37% -96vs Team Under .50023-14, 62% 287Edmonton Oilers
Record As Road Underdog14-24, 37% 161Record As Home Favorite19-16, 54% -505Chicago Blackhawks
After 1 or More Days Off23-39, 37% -1048After 1 or More Days Off34-28, 55% -3946Chicago Blackhawks

PAST 30 DAYS

Chicago BlackhawksRECORDEdmonton OilersRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-6, 33% -87Record at Home4-3, 57% -44Edmonton Oilers
VS Edmonton Oilers0-0 No GamesVS Chicago Blackhawks0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better3-7, 30% -223vs Team Under .5003-1, 75% 174Edmonton Oilers
Record As Road Underdog3-6, 33% -87Record As Home Favorite4-2, 67% 56Edmonton Oilers
After 1 or More Days Off3-8, 27% -287After 1 or More Days Off8-4, 67% -390Chicago Blackhawks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Chicago BlackhawksRECORDEdmonton OilersRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD20-18, 53% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME23-15, 61% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-4, 56% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-2, 67% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON14-12, 54% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON13-15, 46% OverN/A
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home27-30, 47% OVEROpp Averages <2.8 G on Road8-10, 44% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 18-20, 47% +744 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 17-19, 47% -10 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 5-4, 56% +241 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 2-5, 29% -328

MONEY LINE - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 21-17, 55% -589 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 17-19, 47% +-809 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 4-5, 44% -304 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 3-4, 43% -173

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 19-19, 50% -171 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 12-24, 33% -1308 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 4-5, 44% -136 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 2-5, 29% -318

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