Oilers vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - January 18

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The Edmonton Oilers (29-13-3, on a four-game winning streak) hit the road against the Vancouver Canucks (19-15-10) at Rogers Arena. The contest on Saturday, January 18 starts at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will win Saturday's game.

Over the last 10 contests, the Canucks are 2-5-3 while putting up 18 goals against 31 goals given up. On 26 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (15.4%).

Oilers vs. Canucks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Oilers 4, Canucks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-171)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers are 7-3-10 in overtime contests on their way to a 29-13-3 overall record.
  • Edmonton has 27 points (12-2-3) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the four games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
  • Edmonton has taken three points from the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-2-1 record).
  • The Oilers have scored more than two goals in 33 games (27-4-2, 56 points).
  • In the 19 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 12-4-3 to register 27 points.
  • In the 34 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 22-10-2 (46 points).
  • The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 3-3-1 to register seven points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have a 4-10-14 record in overtime games this season and a 19-15-10 overall record.
  • Vancouver has earned 23 points (7-2-9) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Canucks registered just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
  • When Vancouver has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (1-2-3 record).
  • The Canucks have earned 42 points in their 28 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 20 games and registered 26 points with a record of 10-4-6.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 8-3-3 (19 points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 11-11-6 to register 28 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
6th 3.31 Goals Scored 2.84 22nd
7th 2.73 Goals Allowed 3.18 24th
1st 32.3 Shots 25.1 31st
5th 26.4 Shots Allowed 27.2 9th
8th 24.11% Power Play % 20.97% 16th
24th 76.24% Penalty Kill % 80.92% 13th

Oilers vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

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