Connor McDavid is chasing down another Art Ross and needs to keep stacking multi-point performances down the stretch.
My Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks predictions expect him to do just that tonight.
Find out more in my free NHL picks for Thursday, April 2.
Blackhawks vs Oilers prediction
Blackhawks vs Oilers best bet: Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points (-130)
The Edmonton Oilers are on a four-game win streak, thanks to Connor McDavid's nine points over that stretch — which includes three multi-point games.
What's even more impressive is none have come on the power play, meaning McDavid is doing his damage 5-on-5. Considering the Chicago Blackhawks have a -38 goal differential in those scenarios, McDavid can still get points even if their lethal power play is quiet.
Chicago has given up five goals per game in their last four — and now it has to contain a man who has averaged 1.8 points per game over the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
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Blackhawks vs Oilers same-game parlay
An Evan Bouchard assist is an SGP staple at this point. The Oilers blue liner leads all NHL defensemen with 86 points, 66 of them being assists. He’s also registered at least one assist in 14 of his last 18 games.
Getting 24:41 minutes of ice time on the fifth-best offensive team in the league has its perks, especially when over half of that time is spent skating with the best player in the world.
For my final leg, I’ll take the Oilers team total Over 3.5, a number they eclipsed in seven of their 14 March games. Now they run into a Blackhawks squad bleeding goals.
Blackhawks vs Oilers SGP
- Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points
- Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists
- Oilers team total Over 3.5
Blackhawks vs Oilers odds
- Moneyline: Blackhawks +170 | Oilers -210
- Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 (-135) | Oilers -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-120) | Under 6.5 (+100)
Blackhawks vs Oilers trend
The Oilers have covered the first-period puck line six of eight. Find more NHL betting trends for Blackhawks vs. Oilers.
How to watch Blackhawks vs Oilers
| Location | Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB |
| Date | Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet West |
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