Oilers vs Blackhawks 8/7/20 - NHL Betting Picks & Odds
Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
NHL: 6:45 PM EST
Aug. 07, 2020
TV: NCBSN, NSCH
Latest Odds : EDM -135 Total 6.5
The Oilers are on the verge of elimination heading into the game here. The Oilers played really well against the Blackhawks, but were unable to close out the game as the Oilers ended up losing the game by a 4-3 score. The game was one which the Oilers had ended up having won, but seemed to have let off in the game towards the end of the game.
Edmonton was able to rely on their stars in the game with Draisaitl putting in2 goals and McDavid ended up with a goal as well. When it came to getting the assist in the game the Oilers ended up with assist from Draisaitl, Ennis, Nugent-Hopkins, and Benning. Chicago ended up getting goals scored by Highmore and Maatta, but ended up getting 2 goals from Toews. Getting the assist for the Blackhawks was Highmore, Kane, Keith, Maatta, Murphy, and Koekkoek.
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Koskinen was the player who minded the net for the Oilers. In the game Koskinen ended up facing a total of 25 shots. He allowed 4 of them to get by him and made 21 saves. He had 14 equal strength saves, 1 power play save, and ended up with 6 shorthanded saves in the game.
Corey Crawford ended up being the goalie for the Blackhawks in the game. Crawford ended up facing a total of 28 shots and allowed 3 goals, but saved 25 of the shots. He ended up facing 20 equal strength saves, but no power plays saves. Crawford ended up getting 5 shorthanded saves as well.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games.
Edmonton are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games.
Chicago are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games.
Free Betting Pick: Edmonton Oilers -135
Edmonton definitely has to be disappointed in how they performed in the last game. The Oilers allowed the Blackhawks to get back into the game and bring home the win. Now, the Oilers are facing elimination and will play at a very high level in the game here. Look for the Oilers to put quite a bit of pressure on Crawford and the defense of the Oilers to show up in the game to bring home the win in this game to force a 5th game. Final Score, Edmonton Oilers win 4-2.