The Vancouver Canucks battle the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Thursday in NHL betting odds action at Rogers Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Vancouver Canucks in this one found them earlier as 113 underdogs on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 6 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
A 2.8-2.7 result in favor of the Oilers is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Vancouver Canucks are 28-40-9 overall while the Edmonton Oilers are 34-37-6. As for the totals, Vancouver is 42-35 on the OU, and Edmonton is 38-36-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vancouver vs Edmonton injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Vancouver Canucks at No. 31 and the Edmonton Oilers at No. 21 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Vancouver's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.61 goals per game, against a Oilers defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.25 goals allowed. The Canucks power play is averaging 21.61% while the Oilers defense kills off 75.54% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Oilers were a 7-3 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Blue Jackets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Columbus at -130 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.
In their last action, Vancouver was a 4-1 Sportsbook at home against the Ducks. Bettors on Vancouver at +196 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Edmonton at Calgary, Saturday, March 31st
Vancouver home to Columbus, Saturday, March 31st