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Edmonton Oilers to Face Off Against Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena with Oilers Favored Despite Season Trends

The Edmonton Oilers will be facing off against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, with Edmonton holding a record of 6-7-1 and Vancouver at 7-2-3. Despite Vancouver winning all four matchups last season, Edmonton managed to eliminate them in the playoffs. The game is set to start at 10 PM EST, with Edmonton opening as the betting favorite at -111 with no movement in the line. Stay tuned for the Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers -111 | Canucks -104
• Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+220) | Canucks +1.5 (-265)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 53%.

Edmonton vs Vancouver Stats

Edmonton Oilers

In their last matchup, the Edmonton Oilers were favored to win but ultimately lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2. Despite goals from Zach Hyman and Brett Kulak, the Oilers have struggled on offense this season, scoring three or fewer goals in six of their last nine games. They currently rank 31st in goals per game and second in shots per game. Leon Draisaitl leads the team with 16 points. On the defensive side, the team ranks 21st in goals against per game and fourth in shots against per game. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has a record of 3-5-1 with a 3.28 GAA and .885 SV%, while Calvin Pickard has a record of 3-2-0 with a 2.60 GAA and a .886 SV%. Overall, Edmonton has a power ranking of 16 and is currently ranked 30th in offense, 20th in defense, and has a 6-7-1 record for the season.

Vancouver Canucks Analysis

The Vancouver Canucks recently defeated the Los Angeles Kings with a score of 4-2, led by Quinn Hughes who scored a goal and had an assist. The team's offense has been performing decently this season, scoring three or more goals in eight of their last nine games. Brock Boeser leads the team with six goals and 11 points, while J.T. Miller and Conor Garland also have 11 points each. On the defensive end, the Canucks rank ninth in goals against per game and fifth in shots against per game. Kevin Lankinen has been a key player with a 7-0-2 record, 2.08 GAA, and .923 SV%. Vancouver has a power ranking of 15, ranking 15th in offense and 13th in defense. In their last three matchups, Edmonton went 1-2-0 against Vancouver.

Vancouver Canucks Favored to Dominate Edmonton Oilers Based on Season Trends

The Vancouver Canucks emerged victorious in all four matchups against the Edmonton Oilers last season. Although the Canucks challenged the Oilers in a seven-game playoff series, ultimately Edmonton prevailed in game seven. This season, the Oilers have struggled offensively, scoring three or fewer goals in six of their last nine games and ranking last in goals per game. In contrast, the Canucks have excelled defensively, ranking ninth in goals against per game and fifth in shots against per game. Based on these factors, it is likely that Vancouver will secure a substantial victory in the upcoming contest. For those considering a bet, the recommended strategy would be to bet the puck line (-1.5) in favor of the Vancouver Canucks.

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