Oilers vs. Canucks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Edmonton Oilers (48-24-6) are slightly favored when they host the Vancouver Canucks (48-22-9) on Saturday, April 13 in what is projected to be a close matchup. The Oilers are -115 on the moneyline to win over the Canucks (-105) in the contest, which starts at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

You can tune in on ESPN+ to see the Oilers meet the Canucks.

Oilers vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds

  • When: Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Favorite: Oilers (-115)
  • Underdog: Canucks (-105)
  • Over/under: 6

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Oilers and Canucks Betting Trends

  • Edmonton and its opponent have combined to score more than 6 goals in 44 of 78 games this season.
  • Vancouver has combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in 46 of 79 games this season.
  • The two teams combine to score seven goals per game, one more than this game’s total.
  • These two teams together give up 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’scontest’s over/under.
  • The Oilers have won 45 of their 70 games when favored on the moneyline this season (64.3%).
  • The Canucks have been made an underdog 28 times this season, and won 15, or 53.6%, of those games.

Oilers Stats & Insights

  • The Oilers offense’s 279 total goals (3.6 per game) are ranked fourth in the NHL this year.
  • The Oilers have conceded the eighth-fewest goals in league action this season, 221 (2.8 per game).
  • The team has the league’s fourth-best goal differential at +58 this season.
  • The Oilers have a 10.6% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 10th in the league.
  • The Oilers have secured four shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 20.9 hits and 13.6 blocked shots per game.
  • Over the past 10 contests, the Oilers are 6-2-2 (70.0% of possible points).
  • They have put up 36 goals over that stretch.
  • Over on the defensive end, the Oilers have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 outings.

Canucks Stats & Insights

  • The Canucks’ 270 total goals (3.4 per game) are the seventh-most in the league.
  • The Canucks’ 215 total goals given up (2.7 per game) are the sixth-fewest in the NHL.
  • Their fifth-best goal differential is +55.
  • The 12% shooting percentage the Canucks have compiled ranks second in the league.
  • The Canucks have seven shutout wins this season.
  • In their past 10 games, the Canucks are 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
  • They have put up 29 goals over that span.
  • Over on the defensive side, the Canucks have allowed 30 goals (3.0 per game) over those 10 matchups.

Oilers Key Players to Watch

  • Connor McDavid is one of Edmonton’s leading contributors with 130 points. He has 31 goals and 99 assists this season.
  • Leon Draisaitl is another leading option for Edmonton with 104 points (1.3 per game), scoring 41 goals and adding 63 assists.
  • Stuart Skinner (35-14-5) has a goals against average of 2.6 on the season, and 1356 saves. His .907 save percentage ranks 30th in the league.

Oilers Player Props

  • Leon Draisaitl Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
  • Leon Draisaitl Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
  • Evan Bouchard Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
  • Evan Bouchard Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)

Canucks Key Players to Watch

  • J.T. Miller is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 101 points (1.3 per game). He has totaled 36 goals and 65 assists in 79 games (playing 19:31 per game).
  • Quinn Hughes is crucial for Vancouver’s attack with 91 total points (1.2 per game), including 17 goals and 74 assists through 79 games.
  • Vancouver’s Thatcher Demko is 33-13-2 this season, amassing 1302 saves and permitting 119 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .916 save percentage (eighth-best in the league).

Canucks Player Props

  • J.T. Miller Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
  • J.T. Miller Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
  • Quinn Hughes Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
  • Quinn Hughes Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
  • Elias Pettersson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
  • Elias Pettersson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)

Oilers vs. Canucks Injuries

  • Oilers: Sam Carrick: Undisclosed (Questionable), Connor McDavid: Lower Body (Questionable)
  • Canucks: Thatcher Demko: Knee (Out), Tucker Poolman: Head (Out)

Oilers vs. Canucks Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Canucks (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Oilers 4 – Canucks 2

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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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