Oilers vs. Canucks betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The oddsmakers like the Edmonton Oilers at home (-195) over the Vancouver Canucks (+162) when they meet on Sunday, May 12 at 9:30 PM ET.

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Moneyline

Oilers to win vs Canucks -195

Bet $20, Payout $30.26

Oilers vs. Canucks Game Info & Betting Lines

Edmonton and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 44 of 89 matches (49.4%) so far this season.
Vancouver’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in 44 of 90 chances this season.
The combined goals scored average of these two clubs, 7.0, is 0.5 above Sunday’s over/under.
These two clubs give up 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.9 fewer than this game’s over/under.

The Oilers score the fourth-most goals in the NHL, averaging 3.6 per game for a total of 292 this season.
The Oilers are ranked 10th in NHL play for the fewest goals against this season, having allowed 236 total goals (2.9 per game).
With a +56 goal differential, they’re ranked sixth-best in the NHL.
The Canucks have scored the sixth-most goals (279 goals, 3.4 per game) in the league.
The Canucks’ 221 total goals given up (2.7 per game) are the fifth-fewest in the NHL.
They have a +58 goal differential, which is fifth-best in the league.

Edmonton has won 51 of its 80 games as a favorite this season.
The Oilers have a record of 23-8 this season in games with their moneyline odds shorter than -195.
Edmonton has a 66.1% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.
In 33 games as the moneyline underdog, Vancouver has pulled off the upset 20 times.
Vancouver has played with moneyline odds of +162 or longer once this season and won that game.
Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Canucks have a 38.2% chance to win.

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Connor McDavid is one of Edmonton’s top contributors this season with 132 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.2%.
Leon Draisaitl has 106 points (41 goals, 65 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
On 220 shots (for 18 goals) and 64 assists, Evan Bouchard has contributed 82 points this season.
Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .905 for Edmonton.

Jonathan Tanner Miller’s 103 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Vancouver. He has 37 goals and 66 assists in 81 games.
Quinn Hughes has racked up 92 total points (1.1 per game) this campaign. He has 17 goals and 75 assists.
Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson is among the leaders on the team with 89 total points (34 goals and 55 assists).
Thatcher Demko is 35-14-2 in 51 games this season, conceding 123 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 1369 saves and a .918 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).

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