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The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday (October 27) in the NHL at the United Center in Illinois.
The Oilers won their fourth game against the strong St. Louis Blues (3-1) and are on a two-game winning run. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, are coming off a win against the Florida Panthers (4-2).
Their fourth straight win has taken the Blackhawks to third place in the Central Division of the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Oilers are third in the Pacific Division of the West.
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Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks: Betting Odds
The Blackhawks have won seven of their last ten meetings against the Oilers. Even if the odds favor the Oilers, it's anybody's game, as the Blackhawks are a tough team at home. They have started on a positive note this season after finishing in penultimate position in the Central division, with a disappointing 28-42 record.
Edmonton, meanwhile, finished second in the Pacific Division with a 49-27 record. They reached the conference playoffs but lost to eventual champions Colorado Avalanche. They will look to continue their two-game losing streak when they take on the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks: Match Details
Fixture: Edmonton Oilers @ Chicago Blackhawks
Date & Time: Thursday, October 27; 08:30 pm EDT
Venue: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks: Pick
The Oilers have a lot of injury concerns. Forward Tyler Benson is out with a knee injury, while defender Vincent Desharnais is out with a wrist injury, among other absentees. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, have no major injury concerns.
Patrick Kane has started to find his form at the right time for the Blackhawks. He scored his first goal, including an assist in his last game against the Panthers. The right winger could be key against the Oilers. He has four assists this season.
Pick: Chicago Blackhawks Total Goals Over 2.5 (-140)
Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks: Prediction
Seven of the last ten games have been high-scoring ones between the two teams. With multiple injuries to contend with, Edmonton will start on the back foot.
Playing at home, the Blackhawks have the advantage, but but both teams are on winning streaks, so expect an entertaining high-scoring clash.
Prediction: Total Goals Over 6.5 (-130)
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