Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets!
This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Ducks. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Anaheim Ducks odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Anaheim and Edmonton, the Oilers have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 4 goals per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Edmonton is averaging 6 goals compared to Anaheim at 2.
- Through their last ten road games, Anaheim has an puck line record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- The Oilers are 2-1 puck line in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Oilers have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their puck line record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
- Although the Ducks have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 2-3.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Ducks are in 14th place in the Western Conference with a record of 24-45-4. They have struggled recently, losing their last two games and going just 1-9 in their last ten games. On the road, Anaheim is 13-21-2 this season and have lost six straight games away from home.
When playing against other teams in the Western Conference, the Ducks have gone just 11-30 this season. Against teams in the Pacific Division, they have gone 5-13. As the underdog, Anaheim has gone 20-40-4 this season and have lost two straight games when they are the underdog.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Ducks are averaging 2.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 30th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 30th in the league. This season, the Ducks have a 4-17 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 18-25 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie John Gibson has started 42 games in this season. His current record is 13-25, and his save percentage stands at 0.845%.
At home this season, the Oilers have a record of 24-8-3, and they have won three straight games at home. Over their last ten games, they have gone 6-4, and they are 44-23-4 overall. In the Pacific Division, they are in second place, and they are in fifth place in the Western Conference. Against other teams from the West, they have gone 25-14.
As the favorite, Edmonton has gone 40-18-4 this season, and they have won two straight games when favored. Against teams from the Pacific Division, they have gone 14-7, and they have won two straight games against teams from the West. Over their last three games, they have gone 2-1, and they are 3-2 over their last five games.
On the offensive side, the Oilers are scoring an 3.6 goals per game this season, ranking 4th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 5th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Oilers offense is 5th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 11th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Anaheim, goalie Calvin Pickard has started 15 games in this season. His current record is 10-5, and his save percentage stands at 0.391%.
The Oilers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Tips
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Cody Ceci – Illness – Questionable
Anaheim Ducks Injury Report
- Radko Gudas – Upper Body – Out
- Brock McGinn – Upper Body – Out
- Max Jones – Upper Body – Questionable
- Tristan Luneau – Knee – Out
