- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canucks
- Canucks vs. Oilers Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: RSN
The Vancouver Canucks (25-48) visit Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers (40-30) on Apr. 16 in Edmonton. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.
The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (-135).
The Canucks vs. Oilers Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Canucks vs. Oilers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Canucks vs Oilers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Canucks vs Oilers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canucks will cover the spread with 61.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Canucks Best Bets & Trends
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 away games (+7.95 Units / 88% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+6.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 away games (+5.95 Units / 119% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games (+5.75 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 away games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 10 games (+10.30 Units / 64% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+8.20 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+7.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+5.35 Units / 89% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Under in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 93% ROI)
Canucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canucks are 36-45 against the spread this NHL season (-29.4 Units / -22.53% ROI).
- Canucks are 25-56 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.85 Units /-26.9% ROI
- Canucks are 45-32 when betting the Over for +9.45 Units / 10.47% ROI
- Canucks are 32-45 when betting the Under for -17.15 Units /-19.29% ROI
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 36-45 against the spread this NHL season (-2.7 Units /-2.63% ROI).
- Oilers are 40-41 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.85 Units / -13.45% ROI
- Oilers are 44-33 when betting the Over for +7.45 Units / 8.1% ROI
- Oilers are 33-44 when betting the Under for -14.3 Units / -16.16% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Oilers vs Canucks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
| Brock Boeser (VAN) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
| Matt Savoie (EDM) | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -110 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +145 |
| Darnell Nurse (EDM) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -235 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Oilers vs Canucks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +125 |
| Brock Boeser (VAN) | 2.5 +140 | 2.5 -190 |
| Matt Savoie (EDM) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +140 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 -125 | 3.5 -110 |
| Darnell Nurse (EDM) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +125 |
Canucks: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Canucks are 25-53 (.321) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 7-18 (.280) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .644
The Canucks are 8-20 (.286) when tied after the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 62-96 (.392) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Canucks
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 125-96 (.566) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 3-20 (.130) when trailing after the first period this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .269
The Oilers were 1-23 (.042) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .135
Canucks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks are 25-53 (.321) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Canucks had 1.5 rush chances per game in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
The Canucks have scored on 16% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have averaged 1.17 expected goals per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.94
The Oilers have averaged 0.85 expected goals per game on the power play this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.62
The Oilers averaged 1.27 expected goals per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
The Oilers have 2.5 rush chances per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
Canucks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have a .690 slot save percentage in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .834
The Canucks have allowed opponents to score on 13% of cycle chances this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Canucks have allowed 1.4 goals per game in the second period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Canucks have allowed 3.8 goals per game this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 25% of second chance opportunities this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 23% of second chance opportunities in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
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