The Blackhawks will play the Oilers on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 9:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Blackhawks now have a 83.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Edmonton Oilers starting this game with a 92.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks start this game with a 14-18-6 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Chicago Blackhawks rank 4th for away team losses.
- Home Edmonton Oilers - The Edmonton Oilers head to the first puck drop with a 20-13-4 record as a home team, putting them 7th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Chicago Blackhawks rank 22nd (195) for goals scored. The Edmonton Oilers currently sit 5th (261) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Chicago Blackhawks rank 6th (248) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers have allowed 251 goals this season, resulting in a 5th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have a 3-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Edmonton Oilers sporting a 0-3 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Chicago Blackhawks have a 27-34-14 record and the Edmonton Oilers hold a 38-28-9 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Chicago Blackhawks face off against Edmonton Oilers in crucial NHL clash...
In this battle of the ice warriors, Chicago Blackhawks stand at 27-34-14... Edmonton Oilers hold a stronger record at 38-28-9...
The Blackhawks fight with a 0.360 win percentage, while the Oilers soar at 0.507... The playoffs loom near, with the highest point totals securing the best seeds...
For those who wish to wager, the tables below reveal the top bets... Bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM for your chance at glory...
In the realm of Edmonton, the Oilers look to reign supreme over the Blackhawks... This clash promises to be a spectacle of skill and sorcery on the icy battleground...
Best Blackhawks at Oilers Odds
| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Edmonton Oilers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Edmonton Oilers are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Blackhawks are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -118 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -102 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Edmonton Oilers are -1.5 +110 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5 -130 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Blackhawks
Oilers
4/02/26 9:08pm EDT | +185-225 |
- Chicago Blackhawks bettors risk $100 to win $185 at +185 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Blackhawks is 35.09%.
- Edmonton Oilers bettors risk $100 to win $44.44 at -225 odds. The implied probability for Edmonton Oilers is 69.23%.
Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers Prop Bets
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Blackhawks
Oilers
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/02/26 9:08pm EDT | Yes -200No +150Bet |
Blackhawks
Total Goals
CHI at EDM 4/02/26 9:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1202.5 u -115Bet |
Oilers
Total Goals
CHI at EDM 4/02/26 9:08pm EDT | 4 o +1004 u -140Bet |
Connor Bedard
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at EDM 4/02/26 9:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Connor McDavid
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at EDM 4/02/26 9:08pm EDT | Yes +2200Bet |
Zach Hyman
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at EDM 4/02/26 9:08pm EDT | Yes +4500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 41 | 30 | 11 | 0.500 | 93 | 41 | 282 | 269 | +13.0 | 22-14-5 | 19-16-6 | 0-4 | 6-2-2 | W1 |
| e - Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 29 | 39 | 14 | 0.354 | 72 | 26 | 213 | 275 | -62.0 | 14-19-8 | 15-20-6 | 3-5 | 2-7-1 | W1 |
Chicago Blackhawks & Edmonton Oilers Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Chicago Blackhawks YR: futures available
Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Edmonton Oilers YR: futures available
Chicago Blackhawks & Edmonton Oilers Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 9:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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