The Anaheim Ducks and the Edmonton Oilers meet Friday in NHL action from Rogers Place. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction.
Anaheim Ducks Recap
The Anaheim Ducks come into this game looking to add on to their 4-3 OT win over the Winnipeg Jets last time out. After this game, Anaheim will head home for a game against Tampa Bay.
Ducks Win Third In A Row
Troy Terry leads the Ducks in scoring with 31 points including 13 goals and 18 assists while Leo Carlsson has 13 points with 8 goals and 5 assists. Ryan Strome has 20 points as well with 7 goals and 13 assists while Frank Vatrano has 20 points with 9 goals and 11 assists. Alex Killorn has 16 points with 7 goals and 9 assists while Mason McTavish has 16 points with 5 goals and 11 assists so far this season. In goal for Anaheim, Lukas Dostal has gone 10-10-3 with a 2.72 GAA and a .914 save percentage while John Gibson is 6-5-1 with a 2.93 GAA and a .908 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Ducks have won each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Oilers have lost two of their last three games as favorites.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last five road games against the Oilers following a road win.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Recap
The Edmonton Oilers come into this game looking to add on to their 4-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club last time out. After this game, Edmonton will head back on the road to take on the Seattle Kraken.
Oilers Looking For Revenge
Leon Draisaitl leads the Oilers in scoring with 56 points including a team-high 27 goals and 29 assists while Connor McDavid has 54 points with 15 goals and 39 assists. Evan Bouchard has 28 points with 7 goals and 21 assists while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 20 points with 8 goals and 12 assists as well this season. Zach Hyman also has 21 points with 13 goals. Calvin Pickard has gone 8-4 with a 2.51 GAA and an .898 save percentage in goal for Edmonton and Stuart Skinner has gone 14-8-3 with a 2.81 GAA and an .897 save percentage this season.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won each of their last eight games against the Ducks following a win.
- The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against the Ducks following a win.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Rogers Place.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Ducks’ last eight games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five games between the Ducks and Oilers have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
Ducks vs. Oilers Prediction
I’m on the Ducks here. I’m not expecting dominance from the Ducks here, but realistically, the price is too good for me to pass on with Anaheim here. The Ducks just beat the Oilers a few nights ago, and are on a nice little win streak and haven’t played the easiest competition over that stretch either if we’re being honest. Edmonton is a team that gets a lot of respect, and for good reason, but this line feels like a bit much to me if I’m being honest. I think all of the value is on the Ducks and the plus money here.