Oilers vs. Blackhawks Free Pick
CHICAGO, IL (The Spread) – Look for a potential high-scoring game tonight between the Oilers and Blackhawks.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Blackhawks as –175 money line favorites over the Oilers, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5.5 goals. Edmonton comes into the day with a 9-5-2 overall record and a 3-4-1 road record while Chicago is 10-4-3 overall and 6-1-2 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Blackhawks opened as –165 money line favorites at the Las Vegas Hilton before the line climbed to –175. Depending on what book you use, Chicago is listed as anywhere from –170 to –180 on the ML. As for the over/under, the total has climbed from 5 to 5.5 goals.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,200-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 63% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Blackhawks. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NHL FREE PICK: Take the over. There’s a reason why the line has moved from 5 to 5.5. Chicago forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have a combined 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) in their past eight games against the Oilers and according to latest NHL trends, the over is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams in the Windy City. The Blackhawks should have no problems scoring so if the Oilers can chip in one or two goals, the over should be covered by the third period.
SUNDAY NHL FREE PICK: OILERS/BLACKHAWKS OVER 5.5
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