The Edmonton Oilers face the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Monday, January 12.
My top Oilers vs. Blackhawks predictions and NHL picks for the showdown are headlined by Edmonton winger Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
Oilers vs Blackhawks prediction
Oilers vs Blackhawks best bet: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Over 0.5 assists (+106)
Edmonton Oilers veteran Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has recorded an assist in 12 of 20 games for 14 total since returning from injury on November 29. The veteran has also averaged 19:18 of ice time (3:44 with the man advantage) and posted a solid 53.6 Corsi For percentage and 56.3 expected goals percentage at 5-on-5 during the stretch.
Additionally, Nugent-Hopkins has clicked with linemates Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman for an elite 8.2 goals per 60 minutes for the campaign, which includes the trio jumping the boards with the No. 1 power-play unit and leading the way in Edmonton pacing the NHL in PP%.
So, with the Chicago Blackhawks allowing a healthy 3.09 goals while also averaging the third-most shorthanded time per game, the matchup also checks out for Nugent-Hopkins.
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The Oilers are rolling along on an 11-5-2 stretch with an eighth-ranked xGF% at 5-on-5 that’s fueled by generating the fifth-most expected goals per 60 minutes.
Chicago ranks 29th in xGF% at 5-on-5 during the same stretch, and again, the Hawks spend oodles of time killing penalties.
Turning to Edmonton defenseman Evan Bouchard, his 115 shots rank in the 99th percentile among defensemen, and he’s a go-to shooter with the man advantage. I also value Bouchard sporting a high-end 55.6 Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5, while the Blackhawks rank 26th in the metric for the campaign.
Oilers vs Blackhawks SGP
- Oilers moneyline
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Over 0.5 assists
- Evan Bouchard Over 2.5 shots on goal
Oilers vs Blackhawks odds
- Moneyline: Oilers -160 | Blackhawks +130
- Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 | Blackhawks +1.5
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5
Oilers vs Blackhawks trend
Nugent-Hopkins has recorded an assist in 12 of his past 20 games. Find more NHL betting trends for Oilers vs. Blackhawks.
How to watch Oilers vs Blackhawks
| Location | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | CHSN, Sportsnet West |
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