NHL Betting Preview: Ducks vs Oilers
The Anaheim Ducks go up against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, April 28.
Oilers to Get the Job Done
We’re keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the 3-Way Moneyline. Take the -103 that the Oilers are able to secure a regulation time win when clashing with the Ducks.
Overtime Win for Ducks in Last H2H
Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers faced off two nights ago, with the Ducks winning 4-3 (OT) at Honda Center.
The Ducks had 25 shots on goal, with Cutter Gauthier being on target along with three of his teammates. The Oilers fired 27 shots on goal, with Evan Bouchard, Kasperi Kapanen and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scoring one goal apiece.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The past 10 H2H games have seen the Ducks land six wins.
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 – Last 10 Games
5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 34.9 shots on goal, with a 30.0% powerplay efficiency. The Ducks have given up 3.7 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.4%.
Mikael Granlund and Jackson LaCombe are the top points scorers. They have both scored 12 points over the past 10 games, including 2 goals and 10 assists. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.49 goal against average with a .869 save percentage.
Edmonton Oilers – Last 10 Games
The Oilers have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 30.0 shots on goal, with a 29.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.6 goals from 27.6 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.9%.
The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, while Evan Bouchard is next best after having 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 3.13 GAA with a .881 SV%.
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks
We cover the essential Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re eager to back Edmonton Oilers to win this NHL encounter in regulation time and that leads us to the 60-minute line for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -103 that they claim the win.
Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.
Key Ducks vs Oilers stats:
Oilers have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.Ducks have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.Oilers 3-Way Moneyline Probability
According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 50.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Our Game Prediction
Oilers 3-Way Moneyline @ -103
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Player Prop Picks
Leo Carlsson (Ducks) has had Over 3.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of +120 available.
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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 Likelier Winners
Edmonton Oilers have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 63% probability due to their -172 Moneyline betting odds. At +142, Anaheim Ducks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -164.
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Connor McDavid Favorite to Find the Net First
There is +105 available that Connor McDavid finds the net at any stage. He is available at +900 to register the first goal which makes him favorite.
Player Goals
Connor McDavid (Oilers)
Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Zach Hyman (Oilers)
Player Assists
Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
Evan Bouchard (Oilers)
Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)
Troy Terry (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
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 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 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 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 3.30 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1.2
Shots: 34.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 6.5
Blocks: 14.3
Faceoff Wins : 30.2
Hits: 25.4
Giveaways: 16.9
Takeaways: 4.8
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 31.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 8
Blocks: 15.1
Faceoff Wins : 30.4
Hits: 21.6
Giveaways: 14.6
Takeaways: 4.9
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 30
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 7.3
Blocks: 14.7
Faceoff Wins : 29.6
Hits: 30.4
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 31.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 7.2
Blocks: 14.1
Faceoff Wins : 27.1
Hits: 27.6
Giveaways: 14.2
Takeaways: 4.6
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 Kevin Thompson
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