Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Oilers vs Canucks pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Vancouver.
- The Oilers face the Canucks in Vancouver at 6-7-1.
- Edmonton are currently 29th in assists this season..
- The Oilers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Flames.
- The Canucks have a 7-2-3 so far this season.
- The Canucks come into the game ranked 21st in shots on goal.
- The Canucks are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Sharks.
Oilers vs Canucks Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! The Oilers come into this Pacific division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6.5 goals.
Oilers vs. Canucks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks
- Where: Vancouver at Rogers Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 9th
- Betting Odds EDM -1.5, EDM -113 | VAN -105 O/U 6.5
Oilers Preview: Will Edmonton Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 6-7-1 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the game’s 6 total goals falling just short of that mark.
Four different players scored for the Oilers, who took the lead at 19:40 in the first period and never trailed. The Flames tied it up in the third period, but Edmonton responded with two more goals to secure the win.
Edmonton's offense was active with 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd on a power play. Mattias Janmark scored his 2nd, with an empty-netter to seal the victory.
The Oilers had 10 giveaways but managed to get on the board early, with two goals in the first period. Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season.
On the defensive side, the Oilers will look to build off their previous performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks.
Canucks Preview: Does Vancouver Stand a Chance at Home?
Vancouver improved to 7-2-3 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Canucks tied it up with a goal from Pius Suter at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead with a goal in the third period, but the Sharks responded to even the score. Suter’s second goal, with just 26 seconds left, secured the win for Vancouver.
Vancouver’s Pius Suter netted two goals in their 3-2 win over the Sharks, bringing his total to four this season. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the year. The Canucks fired 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period before Suter got them on the board at 14:41 in the second. He later scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.
Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways and none of their goals came on the power play. Conor Garland picked up his 5th assist of the season, while Carson Soucy earned his first assist on Suter’s late goal.
Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, helping the Canucks secure a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Defensively, Vancouver finished with 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The Canucks will look to tighten up early, as they gave up the first goal 2:37 into the 2nd period. They also allowed a late goal at 18:43 in the 3rd, which tied the game at 2-2.
Oilers vs Canucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last three road contests, Edmonton has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Canucks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
- Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Oilers struggled vs the puck line going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
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