Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers meet the Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, January 17.

Our prediction is the Oilers to get the better of the Canucks in regulation time and we think that the -110 represents an attractive bet on the 3-Way Moneyline.

Edmonton Oilers have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Rogers Place, they were turned over 1-0 by New York Islanders. They fired 35 shots on goal, with goalie Connor Ingram able to make 17 saves (.944).

Vancouver Canucks lost on the road in their last game, making it nine straight defeats. Columbus Blue Jackets won 4-1 at Nationwide Arena. Canucks had 31 shots and Brock Boeser scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Delta Center, with the Canucks claiming the win. Beating the Oilers by a 4-3 scoreline. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Oilers win six times.

Starting Goalies

Tristan Jarry (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-7-2	3.2	.890	2
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

Nikita Tolopilo (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-4-2	3.3	.901	0

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 31.5 shots on goal, with a 21.1% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have given up 2.9 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.8%.

Connor McDavid is the top points scorer with 15 points, 7 goals and 8 assists, with Leon Draisaitl recording 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 2.66 goal against average with a .903 save percentage.

The Canucks have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 1.9 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.1 goals from 30.8 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.3%.

The top points scorer is Elias Pettersson with 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists, while Linus Karlsson is next in line after registering 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 2.94 GAA with a .905 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Edmonton Oilers should be able to outscore their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the 60-minute line. There is a tempting -110 for them to win this NHL clash in regulation time.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NHL stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate hockey predictions.

Key Oilers vs Canucks stats:

• Oilers have won 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Oilers have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Canucks have lost their last 9 games.
• Canucks have lost 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• Canucks have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Oilers.

Oilers 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. 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: Zach Hyman To Score +150

Zach Hyman (Oilers) has scored at least one goal in 4 straight games on the road. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +150 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Correct Score Prediction

Oilers 3 - 2 Canucks

Let’s take a chance on the +850 available that the Oilers secure a 3-2 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Oilers

Canucks

1-0

Oilers

+5500

Canucks

+5500

2-0

Oilers

+4500

Canucks

+6000

2-1

Oilers

+1500

Canucks

+1600

3-0

Oilers

+2800

Canucks

+4500

3-1

Oilers

+1700

Canucks

+2400

3-2

Oilers

+850

Canucks

+950

4-0

Oilers

+3000

Canucks

+6600

4-1

Oilers

+1200

Canucks

+2400

4-2

Oilers

+1300

Canucks

+2000

4-3

Oilers

+950

Canucks

+1150

5-0

Oilers

+5000

Canucks

+11000

5-1

Oilers

+1800

Canucks

+4000

5-2

Oilers

+1200

Canucks

+2500

5-3

Oilers

+1900

Canucks

+2900

5-4

Oilers

+1800

Canucks

+2200

6-1

Oilers

+4000

Canucks

+10000

6-2

Oilers

+2200

Canucks

+5000

6-3

Oilers

+2200

Canucks

+4000

6-4

Oilers

+4000

Canucks

+5500

6-5

Oilers

+4500

Canucks

+5000

7-1

Oilers

+6600

Canucks

+14000

7-2

Oilers

+5500

Canucks

+12500

7-3

Oilers

+4000

Canucks

+8000

7-4

Oilers

+5000

Canucks

+8000

7-5

Oilers

+9000

Canucks

+12000

7-6

Oilers

+11000

Canucks

+12000

8-4

Oilers

+9000

Canucks

+15000

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Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Edmonton Oilers have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability due to their -175 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Vancouver Canucks are least likely to win at +146.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +102.

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Moneyline

Oilers

-175

Canucks

+146

3-Way Moneyline

Oilers

-116

Tie

+340

Canucks

+250

Puck Line

Oilers -1.5

+138

Canucks +1.5

-169

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-123

Over 6.5

+102

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

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 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 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 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 2.00 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 31.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 22.6
• Hits: 15.6
• Giveaways: 17.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 11.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25
• Hits: 16
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 19.9
• Hits: 21.6
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 18.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 25.3
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.4

Injuries & Suspensions

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