Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Ducks vs Oilers
The Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, 19-20-2 on the road) take on the Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, 22-14-5 at home) at Rogers Place in Game 2 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The Oil lead the series 1-0.
Get the Best Value By Backing Oilers
We’re backing the Oilers to get the job done in regulation against the Ducks. They won the opener 1 in 60 minutes and -118 on the 3-Way Moneyline looks like a strong price.
Oilers Struck First in Series
The Edmonton Oilers opened the series with a 4-3 Game 1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks.
The Oilers had 34 shots on goal, with Kasperi Kapanen scoring a hat trick and Jason Dickinson adding the other goal. The Ducks had 28 shots, with Troy Terry scoring twice and Leo Carlsson adding the other.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Oilers hold a 6-4 edge over the Ducks across the last 10 meetings.
Starting Goalies
Lukas Dostal (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
30-20-4
3.1
.888
0
23/24
14-23-2
3.33
.902
1
Connor Ingram (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
16-10-3
2.6
.899
2
23/24
23-21-3
2.91
.907
6
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted same game parlay.
Game Prediction
We’re backing Edmonton to win this Stanley Cup matchup in regulation, which takes us to the 60-minute line for our pick. It’s hard to pass up the -118 available for the Oil to get the win.
We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our hockey predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NHL action.
Key Ducks vs Oilers stats:
Oilers have won 6 of their last 10 games.Oilers have won 12 of their last 20 games.Oilers have won 2 consecutive games.Ducks have lost 8 of their last 10 games.Ducks have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Oilers have won the last 2 games between these teams.Oilers 3-Way Moneyline Probability
If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.1% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.
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If you’re looking for a bet at bigger odds, then Edmonton are an option on the Puck Line. The sportsbooks have a series of lines that you can back them to cover.
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Our Game Prediction
Oilers 3-Way Moneyline @ -118
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Player Prop Picks
Vasily Podkolzin (Oilers) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -161.
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Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Make Oilers Moneyline Favorites
The sportsbooks have the Edmonton Oilers at -182 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 65% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The Anaheim Ducks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +150.
The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -145.
The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. The best sportsbooks have a huge range of pre-game and in-game betting options.
Connor McDavid Favorite to Find the Net First
Player Goals
Connor McDavid (Oilers)
Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
Zach Hyman (Oilers)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Player Assists
Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
Evan Bouchard (Oilers)
Troy Terry (Ducks)
Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)
Player Shots
Connor McDavid (Oilers)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
Micro Betting
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Anaheim Ducks Stats
Edmonton Oilers Stats
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 33.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 9.5
Blocks: 13.9
Faceoff Wins : 29.6
Hits: 21.4
Giveaways: 16.8
Takeaways: 5.1
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 31.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8.2
Blocks: 15.5
Faceoff Wins : 30.5
Hits: 20.8
Giveaways: 14.7
Takeaways: 4.8
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 30.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 6
Blocks: 14.8
Faceoff Wins : 28
Hits: 26.6
Giveaways: 13
Takeaways: 4
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 31.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 6.8
Blocks: 14.2
Faceoff Wins : 27.1
Hits: 25.4
Giveaways: 13.8
Takeaways: 4.4
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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