Canucks vs. Oilers prediction: Why Edmonton is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [9/29/2026]

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Canucks and Oilers, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Oilers a 69.5% chance of defeating the Canucks. According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 51.8% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 50.6% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Canucks +1.5 (+105) / Oilers -1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Canucks +250, Oilers -294
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-114/-104)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Canucks +1.5 @ +105 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Canucks @ +250 via BetRivers
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -104 via FanDuel

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Canucks +1.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Canucks vs. Oilers player props

Who will score a goal in Canucks vs. Oilers?

According to our model, Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Oilers.

Our projections give Draisaitl a 46.8% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Place, while the star is a 9.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Vancouver Canucks

• Brock Boeser: 31.4% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 28.1% probability
• Marco Rossi: 24.6% probability
• Max Sasson: 21.0% probability
• Drew O'Connor: 21.0% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 46.8% probability
• Connor McDavid: 45.0% probability
• Zach Hyman: 42.6% probability
• Isaac Howard: 25.1% probability
• Evan Bouchard: 23.9% probability

First goal scorer predictions

Vancouver Canucks

• Brock Boeser: 5.8% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 5.2% probability
• Marco Rossi: 4.9% probability
• Drew O'Connor: 3.8% probability
• Linus Karlsson: 3.4% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 9.4% probability
• Zach Hyman: 9.3% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 9.1% probability
• Evan Bouchard: 4.3% probability
• Vasily Podkolzin: 4.0% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Tuesday's action between the Oilers and Canucks at Rogers Place is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.

• Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
• Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

Conclusion

We predict the Oilers, with a 69.5% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks in Tuesday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.