Canucks vs Oilers Prediction and NHL Tips - 9 May 2024
Last updated: May 9, 2024, 1:45AM | Published: May 7, 2024, 4:33PM
The Vancouver Canucks will take on the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 NHL Playoffs at Rogers Arena on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Canucks vs Oilers game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Canucks vs Oilers
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Vancouver-Edmonton NHL Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 53% chance of winning against the Canucks at Rogers Arena.
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Canucks vs Oilers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Rogers Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Canucks $2.24, Oilers $1.78
- Line: Canucks +1.5 ($1.47), Oilers -1.5 ($2.84)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.16, Under $1.76
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Canucks at $2.24 and the Oilers at $1.78.
The Canucks are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Oilers, with odds of $1.47 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Oilers (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.84.
The Over/Under for Canucks vs Oilers is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.16 and odds for the Under at $1.76.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Canucks vs Oilers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Vancouver at $2.24 with Betfair (2.2% edge)
- Line: Canucks +1.5 at $1.47 with Betfair (68% probability)
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.16 with Betfair (50% probability)
Today's Canucks vs Oilers betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting experience to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canucks to win is our recommended option because of the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Canucks vs Oilers: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Vancouver vs Edmonton on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Canucks vs Oilers: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Canucks vs Oilers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Canucks vs Oilers.
McDavid has a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Arena, while the Oilers star has a 41.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Canucks First Goal Scorer Tips
- J.T. Miller: 5.5% probability
- Elias Pettersson: 5.1% probability
- Dakota Joshua: 4.7% probability
- Brock Boeser: 4.5% probability
- Elias Lindholm: 4.0% probability
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 7.6% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 7.4% probability
- Zach Hyman: 6.4% probability
- Evander Kane: 4.5% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Canucks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Elias Pettersson: 32.2% probability
- J.T. Miller: 32.0% probability
- Brock Boeser: 29.6% probability
- Dakota Joshua: 26.9% probability
- Conor Garland: 24.8% probability
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 41.0% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 39.5% probability
- Zach Hyman: 34.3% probability
- Evander Kane: 26.3% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 20.9% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Vancouver vs Edmonton game at Rogers Arena.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Canucks vs Oilers: Preview
The game between the Canucks and Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Thursday 9 May 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEST
- Venue: Rogers Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Vancouver vs Edmonton predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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