Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks clash with the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, April 16.

The Oilers could prove too strong for the Canucks and there’s lots of juice when it comes to backing them on the puck line. Take the -120 that the favorites cover a -1.5 goal deficit.

Vancouver Canucks have won their previous three games. The latest was a 4-3 (OT) home triumph at Delta Center against Los Angeles Kings. Jake DeBrusk registered two goals, with Zeev Buium and Elias Pettersson also finding the net.

Edmonton Oilers were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. Rogers Place saw them beaten 2-1 (SO) at home to Colorado Avalanche. Connor Ingram recorded 31 saves (.969), while Connor McDavid was the only goalscorer.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers beat the Canucks in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 6-0 scoreline at Delta Center. It’s been seven Oilers wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Kevin Lankinen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-27-5	3.7	.875	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

Connor Ingram (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-10-3	2.6	.899	2
23/24	23-21-3	2.91	.907	6

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 26.8 shots on goal, with a 30.6% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have been giving up 4.4 goals from 29.9 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.1%.

Brock Boeser is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Jake DeBrusk recording 9 points, 8 goals and 1 assist, over the last 10 games. Goalie Nikita Tolopilo have a 4.32 goal against average with a .852 save percentage.

The Oilers have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 19.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.3 goals from 25.6 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.2%.

The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 18 points, 10 goals and 8 assists, while Evan Bouchard is next best after having 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 2.07 GAA with a .924 SV%, including one shutout.

Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We’ve found some value on the puck line when Edmonton Oilers line up in this NHL clash. Our pick is that the favorites will cover -1.5 and you are able to secure odds of -120.

We put solid research behind every hockey prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NHL stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions

Key Canucks vs Oilers stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Oilers in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Canucks in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

Oilers -1.5 Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor McDavid To Score -135

Connor McDavid (Oilers) has found the net in 7 of the past 10 games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the -135 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 2 - 4 Oilers

The Oilers are available at +1300 when it comes to them winning 4-2. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Oilers

1-0

Canucks

+8000

Oilers

+6600

2-0

Canucks

+7500

Oilers

+5000

2-1

Canucks

+2400

Oilers

+1800

3-0

Canucks

+6000

Oilers

+2500

3-1

Canucks

+3300

Oilers

+1700

3-2

Canucks

+1400

Oilers

+950

4-0

Canucks

+8000

Oilers

+2400

4-1

Canucks

+3300

Oilers

+1100

4-2

Canucks

+2500

Oilers

+1300

4-3

Canucks

+1500

Oilers

+1050

5-0

Canucks

+15000

Oilers

+3400

5-1

Canucks

+5500

Oilers

+1300

5-2

Canucks

+3000

Oilers

+1050

5-3

Canucks

+3400

Oilers

+1800

5-4

Canucks

+2500

Oilers

+1800

6-0

Canucks

+2500

Oilers

+4500

6-1

Canucks

+12500

Oilers

+2400

6-2

Canucks

+6000

Oilers

+1600

6-3

Canucks

+4500

Oilers

+1800

6-4

Canucks

+6000

Oilers

+3500

6-5

Canucks

+5500

Oilers

+4000

7-0

Canucks

+5500

Oilers

+6600

7-1

Canucks

+5500

Oilers

+4000

7-2

Canucks

+5500

Oilers

+3400

7-3

Canucks

+9000

Oilers

+3000

7-4

Canucks

+9000

Oilers

+4500

7-5

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+8000

7-6

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+10000

8-0

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+10000

8-1

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+6000

8-2

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+5500

8-3

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+6600

8-4

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+7000

8-5

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+10000

9-0

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+14000

9-1

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+10000

9-2

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+9000

9-3

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+11000

9-4

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+14000

10-2

Canucks

+12000

Oilers

+15000

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Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers 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.

The favorites are 76% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Edmonton Oilers priced at -323 to triumph in this game. Vancouver Canucks are the underdogs at +255 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -128.

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Moneyline

Canucks

+255

Oilers

-323

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+390

Tie

+450

Oilers

-200

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

+104

Oilers -1.5

-130

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+104

Over 6.5

-128

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Vancouver Canucks Stats

Edmonton Oilers 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

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 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 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.40 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 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 22.3
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 9.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 3.7

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