Oilers vs Canucks Prediction: Game Insights
A Pacific Division clash heats up tonight as the Edmonton Oilers travel to Rogers Arena to face the Vancouver Canucks (10:00 PM ET)! The Oilers enter as favorites (-1.5) on the NHL betting lines, but the Canucks will look to leverage home ice for an upset. Expect a high-scoring affair, with the over/under set at 6.5 goals. Our Oilers vs Canucks prediction awaits to see if Vancouver can silence the doubters! The puck drops soon, so tune in for an exciting night of NHL action!
Oilers vs Canucks Prediction Odds
| BET | EDM | VAN |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -146 | +122 |
| Spread | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Total | 6.5 | |
Game Information
- Game: Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver BC
- Date: Thursday, May 16th 10:00 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
Oilers vs Canucks Betting Prediction
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers have had a strong season, with a 49-27-6 record and 104 points. They are 5th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division. In the Western Conference, they have gone 30-20 and 18-8 in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, they have gone 6-4 and are 3-2 in their last five games. On the road, the Oilers are 21-18-2 and have dropped their last two games.
Edmonton has been favored in 71 of their 82 games, with a record of 45-20-6 as the favorite. Against other Western Conference teams, the Oilers have the same record of 49-27-6. Edmonton has a puck line record of 38-44 this season, with an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. They have 35 wins by multiple goals and 14 wins by one goal. On the road, they have gone 15-26 against the puck line, with an average scoring differential of -.2 goals per game. In their last ten road games, their puck line record is 2-8.
The Oilers’ over/under record this season is 35-44-3, with 44 games failing to surpass the over/under line of 6.5. Their games average 6.5 goals per game. Offensively, the Oilers score 3.6 goals per contest, ranking 4th in the NHL team stats. They are 1st in the league in shots on goal per game. The Oilers have a 33-18 record in games where they had more shots than their opponents, and a 16-8 record in games with fewer shots on goal. Defensively, the Oilers rank 30th in goals allowed, with opponents taking an average of 27.9 shots per game. They are 24th in shutouts, with only three this season. Oilers vs Canucks Prediction: With strong offensive stats and league-leading shots on goal, Edmonton looks to leverage these strengths in their NHL matchups.
Vancouver Canucks
At home this season, the Canucks have a 27-9-5 record and have been the favorite in 55 of their 82 games. Vancouver is 50-23-9, placing them 1st in the Pacific Division and 3rd in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, they are 6-4 and 3-2 in their last five games. Overall, Vancouver is 35-14-6 as the favorite and 15-9-3 as the underdog. In the Western Conference, they have gone 29-21 and 17-9 against divisional opponents. Over their last three games, the Canucks are 1-2. At home, the Canucks are 21-20 against the puck line, with an average scoring margin of +1.1 goals per game. Vancouver has been the underdog in 27 games, going 19-8 against the puck line in those contests.
The Canucks’ over/under record this season is 41-37-4, with 33 games not exceeding the 6.5 over/under line. Their games average 7 goals per game. Offensively, the Canucks score 3.4 goals per game, ranking 6th in the NHL. Defensively, the Canucks are 26th in goals allowed, with opponents averaging 28.5 shots per game against them. Also, they are 8th in shutouts with six this season.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 6.5 100
- ML: Oilers -146
- PL: Canucks +1.5
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