Oilers vs Canucks Predictions, Odds & Trends for Saturday Night Hockey (Jan. 18)

• The Edmonton Oilers visit the Vancouver Canucks in a Pacific Division tilt on Saturday night
• I’ve got your Oilers vs Canucks prediction and best bets for Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Check out the Oilers vs Canucks odds, picks, and betting preview for tonight’s Hockey Night in Canada matchup

The Edmonton Oilers (29-13-3) head to Vancouver to battle the slumping Canucks (19-15-10) in a key Pacific Division contest on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Puck drop from Rogers Arena is scheduled for 10:00 PM EST, with the game broadcast on CBC and Sportsnet.

Edmonton enters as -170 road favorites in the Oilers vs Canucks odds, with the total set at 6 goals shaded to the under. Can Connor McDavid and the Oilers keep sizzling, or will the Canucks rise to the occasion at home?

Keep reading for my Oilers vs Canucks prediction.

Oilers vs Canucks Prediction

I’m rolling with the Oilers on the regulation line in this one. Edmonton has been unstoppable lately, riding a four-game heater into this Pacific Division clash. The Oil are firing on all cylinders and simply have too much firepower for the reeling Canucks.

The Oilers boast the NHL’s 6th ranked offense, averaging a healthy 3.31 goals per game. That high-flying attack is led by the dynamic duo of Connor McDavid (64 points) and Leon Draisaitl (31 goals). McDavid has owned the Canucks in his career, racking up 67 points in 41 games.

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Meanwhile, the Canucks have struggled mightily to keep the puck out of their net. Vancouver surrenders 3.18 goals per game (24th) and just got torched for 11 goals in losses to Winnipeg and LA. After a solid start, goalie Thatcher Demko has fallen on hard times with a 3.39 GAA and .872 SV%.

The Oilers also have a distinct special teams advantage in this matchup. Edmonton clicks at a 24.1% clip on the power play (8th) compared to just 21% for the Canucks (15th). In a tight-checking affair, that could easily be the difference.

I know the Canucks are desperate for a win to keep their fading playoff hopes alive, but I just don’t see them solving the Oilers. Edmonton is too deep, too talented, and has absolutely dominated this head-to-head lately, including a 7-3 rout in November. Lay the regulation line with the Oil.

Oilers vs Canucks Pick:

• Oilers Regulation Line (-110 at Bet365)

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Oilers vs Canucks Odds

The Oilers are solid -170 moneyline favorites, meaning you’d need to risk $170 to win $100 on an Edmonton victory. Vancouver comes back at +140 – a $100 bet would return $140 if the Canucks pull off the upset.

If you like Edmonton to win convincingly, the -1.5 puck line (+154) offers some value. The Oilers are certainly capable of winning by multiple goals, as evidenced by their 7-3 blowout win in the last meeting. The Canucks +1.5 (-192) is a safer play if you see a one-goal game.

With two below-average defenses and questionable goaltending situations, the total of 6 feels a tad low, even with the under juiced to -115. The over has cashed in five straight meetings in Vancouver, so don’t be afraid to play a 7-goal game if that’s what your NHL betting research points to.

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Oilers vs Canucks Betting Trends

When it comes to NHL betting trends, the Oilers have had their way with the Canucks lately, especially in Vancouver. Check out these eye-popping numbers:

• Edmonton is 4-0 in their last four road games
• The Oilers are 10-2 in their last 12 games after allowing 5+ goals their previous game
• Edmonton has won five straight at Rogers Arena, with the over cashing in all five
• The over is 4-1 in the Oilers’ last five overall
• The over is 3-2 in the Canucks’ last five games

The Oilers have won four straight and 8 of 9 overall. Connor McDavid has caught fire with 9 points in his last 5 games and always gets up to play the Canucks. Look for that to continue Saturday night.

Vancouver just hasn’t been able to get any traction, losing 6 of 7 and going 2-5-3 in their last 10. The Canucks rank bottom 10 in several key advanced metrics like expected goals and high-danger chances at 5v5. Unless Demko regains his form, those underlying issues could sink them.

My Oilers vs Canucks prediction is Edmonton -110 on the regulation line. I expect McDavid and Draisaitl to lead the charge in a convincing Oilers win. Alberta residents can bet it now with the Bet99 Alberta promo code  — users can claim a $1,500 First Bet Encore for Oilers vs Canucks.