Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks odds, tips and betting trends

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Jan. 16, 2026Updated Jan. 17, 2026, 1:52 a.m. ET

Jan 15, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) controls the puck against the New York Islanders during the first period at Rogers Place.

A pair of Western Conference teams meet when the fifth-place Edmonton Oilers (23-17-8) visit the 16th-place Vancouver Canucks (16-26-5) at Rogers Arena on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET.

Edmonton fell in a 1-0 loss at home its last time out on Jan. 15 against the New York Islanders.

Vancouver’s last game was a road loss, 4-1, to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan. 15.

Here’s what you need to get ready for Saturday’s action.

Watch Oilers vs. Canucks on ESPN+!Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 1:52 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Favorite: Oilers (-186)Underdog: Canucks (+154)Over/under: 6.5Oilers vs. Canucks game info and start timeDate: Saturday, January 17, 2026Time: 10 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on ESPN+Watch Oilers vs. Canucks on ESPN+!Oilers stats and trendsEdmonton has won 21 of its 40 games as a favorite this season.The Oilers have a record of 4-2 this season in games with their moneyline odds shorter than -186.There is a 65.0% chance that Edmonton wins this game, per the moneyline.Edmonton and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 27 of 48 games this season.In their last 10 games, the Oilers are 4-4-2 to earn 60.0% of the possible points.They have averaged 2.9 goals per game (29 total) over that time.On the defensive side, the Oilers have given up 28 goals (2.8 per game) over those 10 matchups.Canucks stats and trendsThis season the Canucks have 12 wins in the 35 games in which they’ve been an underdog.Vancouver has yet to win as an underdog with odds of +154 or longer on the moneyline this season in six such games.The Canucks have a 39.4% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).Vancouver’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in 24 of 47 chances this season.Over the past 10 games, the Canucks have gone 1-7-2 (45.0% of possible points).They are scoring at a 1.9 goals-per-game average (19 total) during that time.Over on the defensive end, the Canucks have given up 3.7 goals per game (37 total) in those 10 matchups.

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