Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Preview
Betting on today’s Canucks and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on TBS.
The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Oilers being favored by -1.5 at home against the Canucks. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Vancouver Canucks odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Canucks and Oilers have played each other, Vancouver has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last five road games, Vancouver has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 1 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Edmonton has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 5 goals per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Oilers have an puck line record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Canucks have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 2-8.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Heading into today’s game, the Canucks sit in 3rd place in the Western Conference standings with 109 points and a record of 50-23-9. In the Pacific Division, Vancouver is in 1st place with a record of 17-9.
On the road this season, the Canucks have gone 23-14-4, and over their last ten games, they have gone 6-4. Against other Western Conference teams, Vancouver has gone 29-21.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Canucks are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 6th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. This year, the Canucks have recorded a 27-9 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 22-13 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie Arturs Silovs has started four games in this season. His current record is 3-0, and his save percentage stands at 0.267%.
At home this season, the Edmonton Oilers have gone 28-9-4 and have been favored in 71 of their 82 games. In the Pacific Division, the Oilers are in second place and have a record of 18-8 against division opponents. Overall, Edmonton is 49-27-6 and has 104 points, good for fifth place in the Western Conference.
Over their last ten games, the Oilers are 6-4, and they have won four of their last five games. Edmonton is currently on a two-game losing streak, and they have gone 2-1 over their last three games. For the season, the Oilers have been favored in 45 of their 71 games as the favorite.
When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 1st in the league. So far this year, the Oilers are 33-18 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 16-8 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Heading into this matchup vs. Vancouver, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 57 games in this season. His current record is 36-16, and his save percentage stands at 0.931%.
With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Tips
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Thatcher Demko – Undisclosed – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out