The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers meet Thursday in NHL action at Rogers Place. Here’s an Oilers vs. Canucks Prediction. This article will include an Oilers vs. Canucks Pick.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Kings and Ducks. The Canucks have won 3 straight games.
The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 2.58 goals per game and are scoring 21.9 percent of their power-play opportunities. Jake DeBrusk leads Vancouver with 23 goals, Filip Hronek has 41 assists, and Evander Kane has 171 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 3.8 goals per game and are killing 72 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Thatcher Demko has given up 54 goals on 514 shots faced, while Kevin Lankinen has allowed 154 goals on 1,250 shots.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Kings and Avalanche. The Oilers have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.41 goals per game and are scoring 30.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McDavid leads Edmonton with 48 goals, Evan Bouchard has 71 assists, and Leon Draisaitl has 186 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 3.26 goals per game and are killing 77.7 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Tristan Jarry has given up 62 goals on 436 shots faced, and Calvin Pickard has allowed 53 goals on 410 shots.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Canucks have lost each of their last 13 games following a home win.
- The Oilers have won each of their last four home games against the Canucks.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canucks have lost the first period in each of their last six night games following a home win.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Oilers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canucks have won each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in four of their last five games.
- The Oilers have lost the third period in each of their last four night games at Rogers Place against opponents on a winning streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Oilers’ last nine home games after coming off a shootout have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Canucks’ last seven games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 14 games as favorites following a shootout loss.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Canucks’ last five road games.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of his last five appearances against the Canucks.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 Thursday appearances against Western Conference opponents at Rogers Place.
- Zach Hyman has scored the last goal in three of his last four home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Jake DeBrusk has scored a goal in four of the Canucks’ last five road games.
- Filip Hronek has recorded an assist in five of the Canucks’ last six road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (30.14%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.41).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.80).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.00%).
Oilers vs Canucks Prediction
We’ve faded the Canucks all season long and have profited well. On paper the Oilers should make light work of the Canucks. However, the Oilers have little to gain in this spot with a playoff spot already clinched. It’s not a coincidence the Oilers have lost 4 of their last 5 games. A few of these teams have taken their foot off the gas with little to gain. Teams are focused on the postseason and giving guys a breather. The Canucks have also won three straight games, enjoying their best week of the season and cashing some nice underdog tickets. We’re getting 2.5 times our money?! I’ll take a shot with the Canucks.