Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 5/8/24

Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! The Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Pacific division matchup against the Canucks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.

EDMONTON OILERS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vancouver Canucks +1.5

This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, May 8th.

WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canucks winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Canucks on the moneyline (+111)
• The Canucks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can the Oilers Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

On the season, the Oilers have gone 49-27-6 and are currently sitting in 5th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are in 2nd place. On the road, Edmonton has gone 21-18-2 and have dropped their last two games away from home.

When favored, the Oilers have gone 45-20-6 this season. Over their last ten games, Edmonton has gone 5-5 and have won each of their last three games. Against other Western Conference teams, the Oilers have gone 30-20 this season.

On the season, the Oilers have a puck line record of 38-44, including going 15-26 on the road. They have 35 wins by multiple goals compared to just 14 wins by one goal. In their last ten road games, the Oilers have gone just 2-8 vs. the puck line.

So far, Edmonton has been favored in 71 of their games, and their average scoring margin when favored is +1.1 goals per game. Overall, their average scoring margin is +.7 goals per contest. Currently, the Oilers have dropped two straight games vs. the puck line.

Games involving Edmonton have an average of 6.5 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.6. In terms of their over/under performance, the Oilers come in with a record of 35-44-3.

Through their last three road contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Edmonton posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.

The Oilers come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 4th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 1st in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Oilers offense is 4th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 17th in the NHL.

Edmonton's leading scorer is Zach Hyman. So far, he has 54 goals which is 3rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 23 assists so far.

Vancouver defense takes on the Oilers ranked 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.5 shots per game against Vancouver. They also are 8th in shutouts, with 6 shutouts.

Goalie Stuart Skinner comes into the game having made 57 starts this season. So far, his record is 36-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.931%.

Can Vancouver Grab a Win at Home?

At home this season, the Canucks have gone 27-9-5, and they have a 50-23-9 record overall. In the Western Conference, Vancouver is in 3rd place and 1st in the Pacific Division. Against other Western Conference teams, the Canucks have gone 29-21 this season.

Over their last ten games, Vancouver has gone 6-4, and they have won two of their last three games. As the underdog, the Canucks have gone 15-9-3 this season, and they have been the favorite in 55 of their 82 games.

On the season, Vancouver has gone 41-41 against the puck line, including a mark of 21-20 at home. So far, the Canucks have 31 wins by multiple goals and come into the game with an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game.

Over their last 10 games at home, Vancouver has gone just 3-7 against the puck line and 2-3 vs. the puck line in their last five at home. In their last three games, the Canucks have gone 2-1 against the puck line.

This season, Vancouver's games have an average of 6.1 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.3. The Canucks come in with an over/under performance of 41-37-4.

Through their last three road games, Edmonton has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.

For their offensive performance, the Canucks come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 6th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 26th in the league. This season, the Canucks have a 27-9 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 22-13 record.

The leading scorer for Vancouver's offense is Brock Boeser. Coming into the game he has 40 goals, ranking 17th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 33 assists so far.

Defensively, the Canucks are currently 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.5 shots per game against Vancouver. They also are 8th in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.

Goalie Arturs Silovs comes into the game having made four starts this season. So far, his record is 3-0 and he has a save percentage of 0.267%.