Oilers vs. Canucks NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 1: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Edmonton Oilers take the road to square off with the Vancouver Canucks in Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round on Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN, CBC, SportsNet, TVAS, and SN360. The Oilers are the favorite, with -142 moneyline odds, in this matchup with the Canucks, who have +114 moneyline odds.

Oilers vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds

  • When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN, CBC, SportsNet, TVAS, and SN360
  • Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
  • TV Channel: ESPN, CBC, SportsNet, TVAS, and SN360
  • Favorite: Oilers (-142)
  • Underdog: Canucks (+114)
  • Over/under: 6

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Oilers and Canucks Betting Trends

  • In 51 of 87 matches this season, Edmonton and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
  • Vancouver has played 49 games this season that finished with more than 6 goals.
  • The two teams average seven goals per game combined, one more than this game’s total.
  • These teams give up a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’souting’s total.
  • The Oilers have won 50 of their 78 games when favored on the moneyline this season (64.1%).
  • This season the Canucks have won 19 of the 32 games, or 59.4%, in which they’ve been an underdog.

Oilers Stats & Insights

  • The Oilers offense’s 292 total goals (3.6 per game) are ranked fourth in the league this year.
  • The Oilers have given up the 10th-fewest goals in NHL play this season, 236 (2.9 per game).
  • The team’s goal differential is sixth-best in the league at +56.
  • The Oilers shoot 10.5% as a team, ranked 10th-best in the league.
  • The Oilers have shut out opponents four times, averaging 22.9 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In the last 10 games, the Oilers have secured 65.0% of the possible points with a 5-3-2 record.
  • They have put up 37 goals during that time.
  • Defensively, the Oilers have given up 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Canucks Stats & Insights

  • The Canucks have the NHL’s sixth-best scoring offense (279 total goals, 3.4 per game).
  • The Canucks’ 221 total goals given up (2.7 per game) are the fifth-fewest in the NHL.
  • They have a +58 goal differential, which is fifth-best in the league.
  • The Canucks’ collective 12% shooting percentage leads the league.
  • The Canucks have shut out their opponent seven times this season.
  • In the last 10 contests, the Canucks have gone 6-3-1 (75.0% of possible points).
  • They have totaled 25 goals during that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Canucks have given up 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 outings.

Oilers Key Players to Watch

  • A major contributor this season for Edmonton, Connor McDavid has scored 132 points in 76 games (32 goals and 100 assists).
  • Through 81 games, Leon Draisaitl has 41 goals and 65 assists.
  • Stuart Skinner has a record of 36-16-5. He has conceded 147 goals (2.6 goals against average) and racked up 1406 saves with a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league).

Oilers Player Props

  • Connor McDavid Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
  • Connor McDavid Assists Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
  • Leon Draisaitl Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
  • Leon Draisaitl Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
  • Evan Bouchard Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
  • Evan Bouchard Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)

Canucks Key Players to Watch

  • Jonathan Tanner Miller is a leading scorer for Vancouver, with 103 points this season. He has recorded 37 goals and 66 assists in 81 games.
  • Quinn Hughes is a top scorer for Vancouver, with 92 total points this season. He has netted 17 goals and provided 75 assists in 82 games.
  • Thatcher Demko’s record stands at 35-14-2 on the season, giving up 123 goals (2.4 goals against average) and amassing 1369 saves with a .918 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).

Canucks Player Props

  • Elias Pettersson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140)
  • Elias Pettersson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130)
  • Jonathan Tanner Miller Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -230)
  • Jonathan Tanner Miller Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130)
  • Quinn Hughes Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150)
  • Quinn Hughes Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120)

Oilers vs. Canucks Injuries

  • Oilers: Adam Henrique: Lower Body (Questionable)
  • Canucks: Tucker Poolman: Head (Out), Thatcher Demko: Knee (Out)

Oilers vs. Canucks Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Canucks (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Canucks 4 – Oilers 3

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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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