| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton wins by over 2.5 goals | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Edmonton wins by over 1.5 goals | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Chicago wins by over 1.5 goals | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Chicago wins by over 2.5 goals | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market tracks the point spread for a matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers. It allows participants to speculate on whether the favorite will cover the margin or the underdog will keep the game closer than expected.
The Edmonton Oilers, led by high-scoring superstars, are frequent favorites in home games against rebuilding teams like the Chicago Blackhawks. The spread accounts for both the offensive disparity between the rosters and the home-ice advantage inherent to games played at Rogers Place.
The market prices reflect the collective anticipation of the final point differential between the two clubs. A negative spread indicates the favorite must win by more than that margin, while a positive spread favors the underdog to win or lose by a smaller deficit.
The spread is a handicap used to balance the expected scoring gap; the favorite must win by a margin larger than the spread to 'cover', while the underdog covers by winning outright or losing by less than the spread.
Yes, unlike moneyline bets which focus solely on the winner, the point spread covers the total margin at the conclusion of the game, including overtime results.
Edmonton historically sees higher energy and scoring volume in front of their home crowd, which is typically priced into the spread by setting a higher barrier for them to cover.
Markets are typically settled based on the official results of the game; if the game is cancelled, standard exchange protocols for voided events usually apply.
Yes, the presence of elite centers on the Oilers or the starting goaltender for Chicago are the most significant variables that trigger line movement.