In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 13th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Oilers recent form and recent player performance
- The Canucks recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Edmonton
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vancouver
- Recent betting trends in games played between Edmonton and Vancouver
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Edmonton and Vancouver
Oilers Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 48-24-6 this season after they lost to Arizona by a score of 3-2 in overtime. Edmonton tied the game at two in the third, but they lost 1:35 into overtime. The Oilers out shot Arizona by a total of 39-27 and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Edmonton defeated Vegas, Calgary, and Colorado in the three games prior to Arizona. The Oilers are scoring 3.60 goals per game and they are allowing 2.83 goals against per game, while going 26.7% on the power play and 79.4% on the penalty kill. Leon Draisaitl has 41 goals, 63 assists, and 210 shots on goal this year. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 35-14-5 this season with a 2.59 goals against average and a .907 save percentage.
Canucks Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 48-22-9 this year after they lost to Arizona in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vancouver trailed 3-1 in the third period, but they were able to force overtime, before allowing a goal with about a minute left for the loss. The Canucks out shot Arizona by a total of 26-18 and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Vancouver defeated Vegas by a score of 4-3 in the game prior to Arizona, but lost to LA before that. The Canucks are scoring 3.42 goals per game and they are allowing 2.72 goals against per game, while going 22.8% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill. J.T. Miller has led Vancouver with 36 goals, 65 assists, and 188 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Casey DeSmith, who is 11-9-6 this year with a 2.96 goals against average and an .893 save percentage.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have won each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Canucks and Oilers at Rogers Place.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have won the third period in seven of their last eight night games at Rogers Place.
Vancouver Canucks Team Facts
- The Canucks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Oilers.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canucks have won the third period in four of their last five games against the Oilers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Oilers vs Canucks Prediction
These two teams meet on Saturday night battling for first in the Pacific division, but Vancouver does have the lead currently. The Canucks haven’t played their best recently, but they are 22-13-4 on the road and might get Thatcher Demko back in goal for this game. Edmonton has played pretty well recently, but they did have trouble with Arizona on Friday. The Oilers are on a back to back for this game and Connor McDavid is day to day with an injury. I don’t love how Edmonton looked on Friday night, but I think they have the advantage at home. Take the Oilers here.