Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver-canucks Picks and Predictions January 23rd 2025

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver-Canucks January 23rd 2025

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canucks and Oilers. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks.

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Vancouver vs. Edmonton Key Information

• Teams: Canucks at Oilers
• Where: Rogers Place Edmonton
• Date: Thursday, January 23rd
• Betting Odds EDM -178 | VAN +149 O/U 5.5

The Canucks Can Win If…

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks moved to 20-16-10 on the season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.

After the Sharks scored first in the second period, Pius Suter got the Canucks on the board at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third, but San Jose tied it up again. Suter then netted the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.

Vancouver’s offense produced 3 goals on 27 shots in their recent game. Pius Suter led the way with two goals, his third and fourth of the season, while Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the year. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period, but Suter got them on the board at 5:19 in the second period.

Suter’s second goal came with just 26 seconds left in the game, sealing the 3-2 victory. DeBrusk’s goal came at 4:22 in the third period. Vancouver registered 25 giveaways and had 6 assists in the game.

Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after allowing the first goal 2:37 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

• The Canucks have gone 1-2 over their last three regular season games. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 1-2 and an over-under mark of 1-2.
• Across Vancouver’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 3-7. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 4-6 and an over-under mark of 4-6.

The Oilers Can Win If…

Edmonton improved to 29-15-3 with a 4-2 win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.

All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up, but Zach Hyman’s goal with 9:50 left in the third put the Oilers back on top for good. Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter to seal the victory.

Edmonton’s offense produced 4 goals on 31 shots in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl, who scored his 9th goal of the season, also added two assists, bringing his assist total to 8. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal of the season and picked up his second assist on Jeff Skinner’s 3rd goal.

The Oilers scored twice in the first period, went scoreless in the second, and added two more in the third, including a power-play goal by Hyman and an empty-netter from Mattias Janmark, his 2nd goal of the season. Edmonton recorded 10 giveaways during the game.

On the defensive side, the Oilers will look to build off their previous performance, where they gave up just two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 19 hits. The Oilers will look to tighten up in the 2nd and 3rd periods, where they allowed both of their goals, including one 4:28 into the 3rd that tied the game at 2-2.

• Across Edmonton’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. This includes going 1-2 vs. the puck line along with an over-under mark of 1-2.
• Across Edmonton’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 7-3. Their record vs the puck line sits at 4-6 in these matchups, while posting a 4-6 over-under mark.

If you’re looking for a straight moneyline bet, then the Oilers are the way to go. However, with a payout of -178, you might consider using this bet as a leg of a parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Canucks to cover. Even if the Oilers manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Canucks should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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Oilers Host Canucks Without McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers will be without superstar Connor McDavid when they host the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. McDavid is serving a three-game suspension for a cross-check to the head of Canucks forward Conor Garland.

The incident, which occurred during Vancouver’s 3-2 victory over the Oilers on Saturday, has sparked controversy. While McDavid was suspended, the Oilers believe a penalty should have been called on Garland for holding McDavid prior to the crosscheck.

“I’m just holding him; the time’s running out. I thought that was the best way for us to win a game,” Garland said after the game.

Oilers Look to Bounce Back After Loss to Capitals

The Oilers are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, their second consecutive defeat. Despite the loss, coach Kris Knoblauch emphasized the team’s strong defensive performance.

“I think that’s one of our better games that we’ve played defensively,” Knoblauch said.

Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers’ leading scorer, continued his point streak with a goal and an assist against the Capitals.

Canucks Seek Consistency Amidst Trade Rumors

The Vancouver Canucks, who have been plagued by trade speculation surrounding forward J.T. Miller, have struggled recently, losing seven of their last nine games.

“We got to find better consistency,” said Canucks forward Elias Pettersson. “We had some breakdowns in the defensive and neutral zones.”

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Goaltender Thatcher Demko acknowledged his own need for improvement.

“I have got to man up,” Demko said. “I haven’t been good enough this year. I got to keep working and find that level that I know I can get to.”

Thursday’s game promises to be a highly anticipated matchup between these two rivals. The Oilers will be looking to regain their momentum, while the Canucks will strive to find consistency and climb the standings.