The Edmonton Oilers (38-28-9) take a four-game win streak into a home matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14), who have lost four straight, on Thursday, April 2 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.

The Blackhawks have gone 2-5-3 over their last 10 games, putting up 20 goals while allowing 38 in that time. On 28 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored one goal (3.6%).

Oilers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final score of Oilers 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-238)
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 have a 38-28-9 record overall, with a 9-9-18 record in contests that have needed overtime.
Edmonton has 32 points (13-10-6) in the 29 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
Edmonton has taken five points from the 15 games this season when it scored two goals (2-12-1 record).
The Oilers have scored three or more goals in 52 games (36-9-7, 79 points).
In the 29 games when Edmonton has recorded 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 a 7-14-21 record in overtime games this season and a 27-34-14 overall record.
In the 26 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 29 points.
This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has earned 15 points (5-9-5 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Blackhawks have earned 52 points in their 37 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 28 games has a record of 13-10-5 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 10-7-4 (24 points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 51 games. The Blackhawks went 17-24-10 in those contests (44 points).

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