Edmonton Oilers - Vancouver Canucks predictions and free betting tips [15/05/2024]

The quarter-final showdown of the 2023-2024 Stanley Cup playoffs fires up with its fourth match at 04:30 GMT. Nighttime hockey buffs can brace themselves for a Western Conference clash between Edmonton and Vancouver.

Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton has participated in 82 official matches in the regular NHL championship of the 2023-2024 season. With 104 points from 82 matches, Edmonton clinched the 5th spot in the Western Conference's leader board. Although consistently fairing moderately, they led their conference for a while before falling behind competitors including Colorado, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Dallas. Earning 9 points less than top-seated Dallas, Edmonton finished the regular season in the fifth position. What's more, they shone in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, defeating Los Angeles opponents in just 5 matches. The team however experienced a setback in the second game when they lost during overtime. The second round is proving challenging for Edmonton as they trail behind Vancouver by 1:2.

Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver has played 82 matches in the 2023-2024 NHL regular season. Garnering 82 points from these matches, they secured third place in the Western Conference. Emerging as one of the current season's mightiest squads, Vancouver fits the profile of a formidable competitor. They ended up in the third spot, with just Winnipeg and Dallas ranking above them. They strode into the Stanley Cup playoff decisively and led the Western Conference for a significant duration. In the first-round playoff against Nashville, the team only tasted defeat twice in a 6 game series. Vancouver emerged victorious with a final score of 4:2. The second round brings together Vancouver and Edmonton, and so far, it's smooth sailing for Vancouver, scoring one goal more than their Canadian counterparts.

Head-to-Head

Edmonton and Vancouver have convened on the ice for a grand total of 80 official matches. Vancouver takes the lion’s share of victories with 56 wins while Edmonton has clinched 48.

Prediction for the match Edmonton Oilers - Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver will be victorious within regulation time. They have been performing well in recent matches, looking stronger than Edmonton, who often struggles to collect themselves at key moments, leading to losses within regulation time. Vancouver's sole loss took place in overtime.