Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers go up against the Vancouver Canucks in this NHL matchup at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Sunday, October 26. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

The Oilers and the Canucks might not have a very high combined goals total. We’ll therefore plump for the -141 that there are Under 6.5 goals.

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Edmonton Oilers lost on the road in their previous game. Seattle Kraken won 3-2 at Climate Pledge Arena. Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse scored one goal apiece.

Vancouver Canucks were defeated last time out, making it three losses on the spin. Delta Center saw them beaten 4-3 at home to Montreal Canadiens. Conor Garland, Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers have claimed back-to-back victories over the Canucks. Both successes came at Rogers Place and the scorelines were 6-2 and 3-1. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Oilers winning seven times.

Starting Goalies

Calvin Pickard (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-3-2	4.1	.851	0
23/24	12-7-1	2.45	.909	1

Thatcher Demko (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-5-0	2.9	.898	0
23/24	35-14-2	2.45	.918	5

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 25.8% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have given up 3.2 goals from 23.6 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.2%.

Connor McDavid is the top points scorer with 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins racking up 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 2.42 goal against average with a .898 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Canucks have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 24.6 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 30.2 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.1%.

The top points scorer is Conor Garland with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, while Elias Pettersson is next best after registering 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Thatcher Demko have a 2.24 GAA with a .927 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Generous odds of -141 look too good to miss when it comes to going under the total line. We might not see a great deal of scoring power in this NHL encounter.

Our hockey predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NHL stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Oilers vs Canucks stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Oilers games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Oilers games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Oilers games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Canucks games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Canucks games.

Under 6.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 58.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Elias Pettersson Under 1.5 Shots -110

Elias Pettersson (Canucks) hasn't covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 13 of the past 19 games. We’re expecting the same thing to happen here, with this Shots on Goal bet available at -110.

Correct Score Prediction

Oilers 1 - 4 Canucks

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Canucks to win 4-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +1800 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Oilers

Canucks

1-0

Oilers

+5000

Canucks

+6000

2-0

Oilers

+4500

Canucks

+5000

2-1

Oilers

+1400

Canucks

+1700

3-0

Oilers

+2800

Canucks

+3500

3-1

Oilers

+1700

Canucks

+2000

3-2

Oilers

+800

Canucks

+1000

4-0

Oilers

+3300

Canucks

+5000

4-1

Oilers

+1300

Canucks

+1800

4-2

Oilers

+1400

Canucks

+1700

4-3

Oilers

+1000

Canucks

+1150

5-0

Oilers

+5500

Canucks

+9000

5-1

Oilers

+2000

Canucks

+3300

5-2

Oilers

+1400

Canucks

+1900

5-3

Oilers

+2200

Canucks

+2500

5-4

Oilers

+1900

Canucks

+2200

6-0

Oilers

+8000

Canucks

+13000

6-1

Oilers

+4500

Canucks

+7500

6-2

Oilers

+2500

Canucks

+4000

6-3

Oilers

+2500

Canucks

+3300

6-4

Oilers

+4500

Canucks

+5000

6-5

Oilers

+5000

Canucks

+5500

7-1

Oilers

+7500

Canucks

+13000

7-2

Oilers

+6600

Canucks

+10000

7-3

Oilers

+5000

Canucks

+7000

7-4

Oilers

+6000

Canucks

+7000

7-5

Oilers

+10000

Canucks

+11000

7-6

Oilers

+11000

Canucks

+12000

8-4

Oilers

+10000

Canucks

+13000

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Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 63% probability of winning this game, Edmonton Oilers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -167 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Vancouver Canucks are least likely to win at +138.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +110.

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Moneyline

Oilers

-167

Canucks

+138

3-Way Moneyline

Oilers

+105

Tie

+340

Canucks

+195

Puck Line

Oilers -1.5

+148

Canucks +1.5

-185

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14.3
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 22.7
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 22.6
• Hits: 25.1
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 24
• Hits: 25
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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