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Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Edmonton Oilers and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Oilers as -357-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Red Wings on January 10. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at -180 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Edmonton lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Penguins on January 09. Bettors who backed the Penguins at +199 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Edmonton:
Team record: 25-13-3 SU
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 14-26-2 SU
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games
Next up:
Edmonton home to Los Angeles Monday, January 13
Chicago home to Calgary Monday, January 13