For the second time this season, the Edmonton Oilers (20-15-1) and Chicago Blackhawks (12-26-2) square off on Tuesday, January 9 at 8:30 PM ET with this matchup taking place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bruins are heavy favorites to win, but have a puck line at -2.5 (+105).

The Oilers have steadily put themselves above .500 after winning their last seven consecutive games. Their most recent victory was a 3-1 performance over the Ottawa Senators. During this win streak, they have scored 4.71 goals and have allowed 1.85 from opponents.

Connor McDavid has accumulated 54 points and 40 assists, leading the Oilers in both so far. As for goals, Zach Hyman has put in 25 and is tied for fifth in the league.

The Oilers are averaging 3.58 goals and taking 34.4 shots each game. Their power play performances have been good, as they have scored 31 and have allowed 25 goals from opponents. Their power play percentage now stands at 26.1.

Defensively, they are allowing 3.14 goals and 28.6 shots a game, but this has looked better in their last seven games. They also feature a solid penalty kill percentage at 80.3.

The Blackhawks were finally able to snap their five-game losing streak with a recent win. In this victory, they defeated the Calgary Flames 4-3. During their losing streak, they failed to score over three goals once and were still unable to win when they did score four goals against the Dallas Stars.

Connor Bedard has been thriving for them on offense and is their main weapon here. He leads them with 33 points, 15 goals, and 18 assists and is one of the top rookies in the league. However, he is currently on the injured reserve list and will not be available.

The Blackhawks are averaging 2.35 goals and taking 26.2 shots each matchup. Their power play percentage comes in at 13.5, as they have scored 17 goals and have allowed 33.

Their defense is a bit lacking, as they give up 3.75 goals and 33.1 shots a game. They also showcase their penalty kill percentage, which comes in at 74.6.

MyBookie offers the NHL odds for this matchup, showing that the Edmonton Oilers are 2.5-goal favorites. While their moneyline shows they are heavily favored, the point spread offers a more appealing betting opportunity.

The Oilers have done well lately and do not appear to be slowing down, especially up against a weaker team. As for the Blackhawks, they are without their best scorer (who is a rookie). Look for the Oilers to cover the spread and win this game.