Oilers vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - April 2

The Edmonton Oilers (38-28-9, riding a four-game winning streak) host the Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14, losers of four straight). The matchup on Thursday, April 2 begins at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.

The Blackhawks have totaled 20 goals over their last 10 games, while giving up 38 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into one power-play goal (3.6%). They are 2-5-3 over those games.

Oilers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Oilers 4, Blackhawks 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-226)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers (38-28-9 overall) have a 9-9-18 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
• In the 29 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-10-6 record (good for 32 points).
• In the five games this season the Oilers registered only one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
• Edmonton has finished 2-12-1 in the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering five points).
• The Oilers have scored at least three goals in 52 games (36-9-7, 79 points).
• In the 29 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 13-12-4 record (30 points).
• In the 47 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 24-17-6 (54 points).
• The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Oilers went 11-10-3 in those matchups (25 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have posted a record of 7-14-21 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 27-34-14.
• Chicago has earned 29 points (10-7-9) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
• Chicago has 15 points (5-9-5) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 37 times, earning 52 points from those matchups (22-7-8).
• Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 28 games this season and has registered 31 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 10-7-4 (24 points).
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 51 times this season, and earned 44 points in those games.

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Oilers vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta

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