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Oilers vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Edmonton Predicted to Win Wednesday's NHL Matchup [2/5/2025]
Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks matchup.

The Chicago Blackhawks will square off with the favored Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at United Center on Wednesday, starting at 9:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Oilers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Edmonton-Chicago game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Oilers' chance of winning at 68%, with the Blackhawks at 32%."
For further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Oilers vs. Blackhawks predictions page.
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Oilers vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Oilers and Blackhawks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Oilers a 68% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Oilers vs. Blackhawks Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Oilers | Blackhawks |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | -1.5 (-115) | +1.5 (-104) |
Moneyline | -285 | +240 |
Total | o6.5 (-112) | u6.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Oilers vs. Blackhawks Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Oilers vs. Blackhawks matchup is on the puck line.
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Oilers vs. Blackhawks Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Blackhawks?
According to our model, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Blackhawks.
Our projections give Draisaitl a 10.5% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Oilers star is a 46.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Leon Draisaitl | 10.5% |
Connor McDavid | 8.4% |
Zach Hyman | 6.8% |
Chicago Blackhawks
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Connor Bedard | 6.5% |
Tyler Bertuzzi | 5.2% |
Teuvo Teravainen | 4.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Leon Draisaitl | 46.4% |
Connor McDavid | 42.6% |
Zach Hyman | 37.9% |
Chicago Blackhawks
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Connor Bedard | 32.2% |
Tyler Bertuzzi | 26.3% |
Landon Slaggert | 24.1% |
Oilers vs. Hawks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Wednesday's action between the Blackhawks and Oilers at United Center is scheduled to begin at 9:30PM ET.
- Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Time: 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: United Center
Dimers.com's full preview of Wednesday's Oilers vs. Blackhawks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Oilers, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Wednesday.
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