Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canucks and Oilers. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 against the Canucks in a Pacific division matchup. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Vancouver Canucks odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Canucks and Oilers have gone in favor of the Canucks, putting together a record of 7-3. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Canucks and Oilers, only 1 point per game has separated the teams, with the Canucks going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Canucks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Vancouver posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Although Edmonton has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- Edmonton has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Canucks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 2-3.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Canucks have an overall record of 50-23-9, which has them in 3rd place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, Vancouver is in 1st place. Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 6-4, and they are 3-2 in their last five.
On the road this season, Vancouver has gone 23-14-4, and as the underdog, they have a record of 15-9-3. When facing teams from the Western Conference, the Canucks have gone 29-21 this season.
When looking at their offense, the Canucks have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. The Vancouver offense is ranked 10th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 18th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Arturs Silovs has started four games this season. His current record stands at 3-0, and his save percentage is 0.267%.
At home this season, the Oilers have gone 28-9-4, and they have been favored in 87% of their games. In the Pacific Division, Edmonton is in second place with a record of 18-8, and they have gone 30-20 against Western Conference opponents. Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 5-5, and they have lost two straight games.
For the season, the Oilers have gone 49-27-6, and they have 104 points. In the Western Conference, Edmonton is in fifth place, and they have been favored in 71 of their 82 games. Against other teams in the Pacific Division, the Oilers have gone 45-20-6.
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. Coming into the game, the Oilers have a 33-18 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 16-8.
Goalie Stuart Skinner gets the start and has made 57 starts this season. His record at this point is 36-16, and his save percentage is 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
- Adam Henrique – Undisclosed – Questionable
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Phil Di Giuseppe – Personal – Questionable
- Thatcher Demko – Undisclosed – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Carson Soucy – Suspension – Out
