Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction 5/20/2024

The Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) travel to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9) on Monday, May 20th. This game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and televised on ESPN. Both the Oilers and Canucks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

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The Edmonton Oilers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

As the Oilers head into the game, they are currently favored and have an overall record of 49-27-6. In the Western Conference, they are in 5th place and 2nd in the Pacific Division. On the road this season, Edmonton has gone 21-18-2.

Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 6-4 and are currently on a two-game losing streak. As the favorite this season, Edmonton has gone 45-20-6.

On the season, the Oilers have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game, and they have gone 38-44 on the puck line. So far, the team has 35 wins by multiple goals compared to just 14 wins by one goal.

Overall, Edmonton’s puck line record as the favorite is 34-37, and they have gone 15-26 on the puck line on the road. In their last ten games, the Oilers have gone just 2-8 against the puck line.

After suffering a 5-1 loss on the road to the Avalanche, the Oilers are looking to bounce back today. The Oilers started strong on offense with one time in the first period, but they couldn’t find the net again for the rest of the game. The team’s one goal occurred during a power play, and they managed to take 26 shots on goal while also having 3 giveaways.

Coming in as the underdog, Edmonton not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. With a combined total of 6 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 6.5.

The Vancouver Canucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, Vancouver has gone 27-9-5 and 17-9 against Pacific Division opponents. In the Western Conference, the Canucks are 50-23-9, which puts them in 3rd place. Over their last ten games, Vancouver has gone 6-4, and they are 2-3 in their last five contests.

Overall this season, the Canucks have been the underdog in 27 games, and they have gone 15-9-3 in those contests. In games against other Western Conference teams, Vancouver has gone 29-21.

At home this season, the Canucks come in with a puck line record of 21-20 and an average scoring margin of +1.1 goals per game. So far, they have 31 wins by multiple goals and 19 wins by just one goal.

On the year, Vancouver has a puck line record of 41-41 and a scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, the Canucks have gone 5-5 against the puck line.

The Canucks aim to bounce back following their 4-2 loss on the road to the Jets. In terms of offense, the Canucks netted one goal during the opening period and one time in the second period. Out of Vancouver’s two goals, one were scored during power plays. They concluded the game with 20 shots on goal and had four giveaways.

Vancouver took a loss vs. the puck line in the game, going into the game favored by -1.5. The over/under line going into the game was 5.5 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 6 goals.

Edmonton Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Oilers are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 4th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 1st in the league. This year, the Oilers have recorded a 33-18 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 16-8 record.

This season, the Oilers have an over/under record of 35-44-3. Throughout the season, they have played 47 games that went over the 5.5 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is 6.5 per game.

Canucks Offense Breakdown

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In terms of their offensive performance, the Canucks are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 6th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. In terms of the Canucks’ offense during power plays, they are 10th in power play goals and 18th in shorthanded goals.

So far, the Canucks have an over/under record of 41-37-4. Coming into the game, they have played 47 games that went beyond the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.1 goals per game.

Edmonton Team Defense

Edmonton defense takes on the Canucks ranked 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. They also are 24th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.

Vancouver Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Canucks head into the game ranked 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.5 shots per game against Vancouver. So far, they are 8th in shutouts, achieving 6 shutouts.

Oilers vs Canucks Trends

  • Across the Oilers last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-8, while going 4-6 straight-up.
  • Across their last five home contests, Vancouver has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Canucks have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 4-1.
  • Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Oilers have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 2-8.

Oilers vs Canucks Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Canucks to secure a victory over the Oilers at home. With the moneyline currently set at +135, I’m locking in my bet on the Canucks straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Canucks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Canucks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.


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