Quick answer
Our prediction for Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks is Edmonton Oilers to win, with a 67% chance. We project Edmonton Oilers 3.7 and Vancouver Canucks 2.7. Our best bet is Oilers to win at -198.
- Prediction
- Edmonton Oilers to win
- Chance
- 67%
- Projected score
- Edmonton Oilers 4, Vancouver Canucks 3
- Projected total
- 6.5 goals
- Best bet
- Oilers to win at -198
Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.
The eagle's three picks
✓Eagle safe pick
Oilers to win
65% chancePrice -1981 unit
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Why we think this
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What our numbers sayThe model gives Vancouver Canucks 33% and Edmonton Oilers 67%. The bookmakers agree and make Edmonton Oilers the favourite at -198.
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Recent formVancouver Canucks won 1 of their last 5 and Edmonton Oilers won 4 of their last 5. Edmonton Oilers come in with the better run.
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Home and awayVancouver Canucks won 3 of their last 10 games at home. Edmonton Oilers won 4 of their last 9 on the road.
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ScoringVancouver Canucks score 2.6 goals a game and let in 4.1. Edmonton Oilers score 3.3 and let in 2.6. Their recent games average 6.8 and 6.0 goals in total, and the market line is 6.5.
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Head to headIn the last 5 meetings, Vancouver Canucks won 1 and Edmonton Oilers won 4. The last one ended Vancouver Canucks 1, Edmonton Oilers 2.
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The safest betOilers to win has a 65% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.
Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number
Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.- Canucksrest between games-5%
- Oilersrest between games-5%
Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.
Match previewEdmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks: Edmonton Oilers are favourites
By the EagleEyeOdds desk
The big picture
Vancouver Canucks host Edmonton Oilers in the NHL on Thu 1 Oct, 22:00 at Rogers Arena. Our prediction for Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks is Edmonton Oilers to win, with a 67% chance. We project Edmonton Oilers 3.7 and Vancouver Canucks 2.7. Our best bet is Oilers to win at -198.
Vancouver Canucks form
Vancouver Canucks have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 53 goals scored and 82 conceded. At home they have 3 wins and 7 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, L, newest first.
Edmonton Oilers form
Edmonton Oilers have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 66 goals scored and 53 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 5 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, W, L, newest first.
Head to head
These two have met 5 times in our records. Vancouver Canucks won 1, Edmonton Oilers won 4. Last time out it finished Vancouver Canucks 1, Edmonton Oilers 2.
Our call
We expect Edmonton Oilers to score about 3.7 goals and Vancouver Canucks about 2.7. That points to Edmonton Oilers to win. Our safest bet is Oilers to win at -198.
Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.
Team records
Last 20 games in all competitions.
Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.
Price check against Draft Kings
Note: Green value means the price pays more than our fair price. We only call it a value pick from 3% up, because small gaps can be noise.
Spread and total at every line
Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Canucks +3.5 wins if Canucks win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.
Questions people ask
Who will win Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks?
Our prediction for Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks is Edmonton Oilers to win, with a 67% chance. We project Edmonton Oilers 3.7 and Vancouver Canucks 2.7. Our best bet is Oilers to win at -198.
What is the projected score for Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks?
We project Edmonton Oilers 3.7 and Vancouver Canucks 2.7, about 6.5 goals in total.
How are Vancouver Canucks playing?
Vancouver Canucks have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 53 goals scored and 82 conceded. At home they have 3 wins and 7 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, L, newest first.
How are Edmonton Oilers playing?
Edmonton Oilers have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 66 goals scored and 53 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 5 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, W, L, newest first.
What happened when Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers last met?
It ended Vancouver Canucks 1, Edmonton Oilers 2. In the last 5 meetings Vancouver Canucks won 1 and Edmonton Oilers won 4.
What is the best bet for Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks?
Oilers to win at -198, with a 65% chance.
Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.
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