Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers will face off at Rogers Place for game three of their second-round playoff series, with the series currently tied 1-1. Vancouver had
Game outlook
The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers will face off at Rogers Place for game three of their second-round playoff series, with the series currently tied 1-1. Vancouver had a regular season record of 2-10, while Edmonton finished with a record of 49-27-6. Despite Vancouver winning all four matchups between the two teams in the regular season, Edmonton is favored to win game three with an opening line of -198 that has since adjusted to -196. The puck drops at 9:30 PM EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Canucks +170 | Oilers -196
Spread: Canucks +1.5 (-147) | Oilers -1.5 (+127)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 66%.
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks faced a tough loss in game two against the Edmonton Oilers, with a score of 4-3 in overtime. Despite the efforts of players like J.T. Miller, Nikita Zadorov, and Arturs Silovs, the team fell short. The Canucks have been strong offensively this season, ranking sixth in goals per game and boasting top scorers like Miller, Elias Pettersson, and Brock Boeser. On the defensive end, Vancouver has been solid, ranking sixth in goals against per game. Goalies Thatcher Demko and Casey DeSmith have put up impressive performances, with Demko currently out with an injury. Arturs Silovs has stepped in and showed promise, despite recent struggles against the Oilers. With a power ranking of 10, the Canucks have a strong overall record this season and continue to be a formidable team in the playoffs.