Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 5/14/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Canucks (+160) Oilers (-194)

The Vancouver Canucks are traveling to Rogers Place on Tuesday where they will play the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Canucks lead the series 2-1. The moneyline on this contest has Vancouver at +160 and Edmonton is sitting at -194. The total comes in at 7.

The Vancouver Canucks had a good night in Game 3 with a 4-3 victory against the Oilers. The Canucks had a impressive offensive performance in the victory. In the game, they netted 4 out of the 18 shots they launched. Additionally, they had 3 chances with the advantage and were able to net 2 goals. Vancouver recorded 12 mins in the box in this matchup.

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With respect to scoring goals, the Vancouver Canucks have earned 279 goals (6th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have given up 221. For the current season, they have 109 points and their points percentage comes in at .665. Vancouver has 257 power play chances and they have tallied 58 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 22.57%. When at even strength, the Canucks have given up 168 goals while getting 221 of their own. Vancouver has attempted 2,328 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 12.0%. The Canucks have had 2,343 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .906. Vancouver Canucks opponents have 254 power play opportunities (10th in pro hockey) and have scored 53 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Arturs Silovs. The opposition has been able to score 24 goals versus Silovs in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.62. Silovs has been involved in 9 contests during his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .898 during his 549 mins played. He has amassed an overall record of 6-2-1 and was named the starter in 9 games. In his career, Silovs has recorded 6 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .667. Silovs has seen 236 shot attempts against him and has gathered 212 total saves.

In Game 3, Edmonton had 4 opportunities on the power play in this one and scored 2 out of those chances. The Oilers scored 3 goals of the 45 shots on goal they pursued.

Edmonton has tried 2,768 shots (1st in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 10.55%, while allowing their opponents 2,307 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.46% on their opponents 258 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.8%. They have a total of 243 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 26.34%. The Oilers have 228 goals at even strength and 64 goals (5th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 236 goals to be scored by of a combination of 183 goals at even strength and 53 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Edmonton Oilers have a total of 292 goals, 104 points, in addition to a points percentage of .634.

Across the rink you are going to see Stuart Skinner in net. Teams are averaging 2.69 goals/game and he has relinquished 317 goals in total. Skinner's quality start percentage is 59.3% and he has made 70 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has made the start in 118 games and has played for a total of 7,058 mins. Skinner holds a career mark of 72-36-10 and has been in goal for 123 games. He has recorded 3,177 saves out of 3,494 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .909.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Edmonton (-194)

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