Edmonton Oilers are favored to win this matchup, with most sportsbooks pricing them around 1.55–1.65 on the moneyline versus the Chicago Blackhawks at approximately 2.30–2.45, reflecting Edmonton’s stronger 22-16-7 record and more potent offense this season. Chicago sits at 19-19-7 and has been inconsistent despite a recent shutout win, making Edmonton the justifiable favorite with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The game between the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks is scheduled to start at 1:37 AM UTC on January 13, 2026. This corresponds to 7:37 PM CST on January 12, 2026 in Chicago and 6:37 PM MST on January 12, 2026 in Edmonton.

The matchup will be played at United Center in Chicago, Illinois, home of the Blackhawks. The arena has a hockey capacity of around 19,700 spectators and is known for its loud atmosphere and iconic goal horn, offering a strong home-ice environment.

Based on current form and underlying numbers, Edmonton is projected to win with implied probabilities in the 60–65% range from typical moneyline odds of about 1.60, while Chicago’s odds around 2.40 imply roughly a 35–40% chance. Edmonton’s balanced scoring and top-end talent, combined with Chicago’s negative goal differential this season, support a prediction of an Oilers win by one or two goals.

Historically, Edmonton has had the edge over Chicago in recent seasons, winning the majority of their meetings since 2022, often by multi-goal margins led by their star forwards. Over the last 10 head-to-head games, Edmonton holds a clear advantage both in total wins and goals scored, underlining their status as favorites in this contest.