{"id":277120,"date":"2026-04-20T17:46:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/277120\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:46:07","slug":"ducks-vs-oilers-prediction-picks-odds-for-nhl-playoffs-game-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/277120\/","title":{"rendered":"Ducks vs Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds for NHL Playoffs Game 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Connor McDavid<\/a> was on fire to end the regular season, and I expect him to pick up where he left off and litter the stat sheet as he activates playoff mode.<\/p>\n

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Find out why with my Ducks<\/a> vs. Oilers<\/a> predictions and free NHL picks<\/a> on Monday, April 20.<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers Game 1 predictionWho will win Ducks vs Oilers Game 1?Ducks vs Oilers best bet: Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points (-130)<\/p>\n

Connor McDavid<\/a> has averaged 1.56 points per game over the course of his playoff career, and a plus matchup against the Anaheim Ducks<\/a> will allow him to go Over his 1.5 point total once again.<\/p>\n

He was 3-0 to the Over this season against Anaheim, collecting two points in each of the three games.<\/p>\n

The Edmonton Oilers<\/a> superstar has actually gone Over tonight\u2019s points total in four straight meetings against Anaheim, averaging 2.3 points per game over the last 10 contests between these two clubs.<\/p>\n

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Considering the Ducks were struggling to keep pucks out of the net down the stretch with an .851 team save percentage, it should be another high-scoring night for the Oilers and their captain.<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers Game 1 same-game parlay<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll also take Evan Bouchard<\/a> to record an assist tonight. He went Over 0.5 assists in 17 of the final 23 games and has an apple in 11 straight meetings with Anaheim.<\/p>\n

The Oilers went 3-0 to the Over on their team total against the Ducks this season, averaging 5.3 goals per contest. Additionally, Anaheim struggled in its own end down the stretch, allowing four or more goals in eight of its last 10 games.<\/p>\n

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Ducks vs Oilers SGP<\/p>\n

Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points<\/p>\n

Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists<\/p>\n

Oilers team total Over 3.5<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers Game 1 goal scorer pickLeon Draisaitl<\/a> (+125)<\/p>\n

All indications are that Leon Draisaitl<\/a> will be ready to suit up for Game 1 of the series between the Oilers and Ducks.<\/p>\n

Not only does Draisaitl lead all NHLers with 41 playoff goals since 2021-22, but he has also decimated Anaheim in that time frame as well, with 16 goals in his last 16 games against the Ducks.<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers odds for Game 1<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Ducks +140 | Oilers -160<\/p>\n

Puck Line: Ducks +1.5 (-160) | Oilers -1.5 (+140)<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 6.5 (-130) | Under 6.5 (+110)<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers trend<\/p>\n

The Edmonton Oilers have covered the Puck Line in 10 of their last 11 games (+11.30 Units \/ 65% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends<\/a> for Ducks vs. Oilers.<\/p>\n

How to watch Ducks vs Oilers Game 1<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Monday, April 20, 2026<\/p>\n

Puck drop<\/p>\n

10:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

Sportsnet, ESPN2<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers latest injuries<\/p>\n

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