- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canucks
- Oilers vs. Canucks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Edmonton Oilers (0-0) visit Rogers Arena to take on the Vancouver Canucks (1-0) on Oct. 1 in Vancouver, BC. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+105).
The Oilers vs. Canucks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Oilers vs. Canucks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Oilers | -1.5 +105 | 6.5 -105 | -220 |
| Canucks | +1.5 -130 | 6.5 -115 | +180 |
Oilers vs Canucks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 65.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Oilers vs Canucks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canucks will cover the spread with 55.2% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+17.40 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+9.25 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 away games (+9.25 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 away games (+8.25 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 away games (+6.55 Units / 29% ROI)
Canucks Best Bets & Trends
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+8.95 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+8.35 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+7.10 Units / 142% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 9 of their last 25 games (+6.15 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 games at home (+6.10 Units / 24% ROI)
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Canucks vs Oilers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl (Edm) | +105 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | +110 |
| Zach Hyman (Edm) | +165 |
| Vasily Podkolzin (EDM) | +220 |
| Brock Boeser (VAN) | +220 |
| Jake DeBrusk (VAN) | +230 |
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Canucks
The Oilers are 88-70 (.557) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers were 21-5 (.808) when leading after the first period last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .732
The Oilers were 4-5 (.444) when tied after the second period last season — tied for 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers were 2-22 (.083) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165
Canucks: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Canucks were 25-54 (.316) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks were 7-18 (.280) when winning the xG advantage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .645
The Canucks were 8-20 (.286) when tied after the first period last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks were 24-45 (.348) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .469
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers averaged 1.18 expected goals per game in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.94
The Oilers averaged 0.86 expected goals per game on the power play last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.62
The Oilers had 6 cycle chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers had 92.96 expected goals in the first period last season — most among NHL Teams
Canucks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks were 25-54 (.316) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks were 7-18 (.280) when winning the xG advantage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .645
The Canucks scored on 13% of cycle chances in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Canucks averaged 0.86 expected goals per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers allowed opponents to score on 25% of second chance opportunities last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers allowed 551 rush chances last season — 6th most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed 2.3 rush chances per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
Canucks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks allowed 1.4 goals per game in the second period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Canucks allowed 3.8 goals per game last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
The Canucks allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Canucks had a .880 save percentage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .897
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