{"id":601610,"date":"2026-04-23T13:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/601610\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:11:17","slug":"ducks-vs-oilers-prediction-picks-best-bets-for-tonights-nhl-playoffs-game-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/601610\/","title":{"rendered":"Ducks vs Oilers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mike<\/p>\n

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\n Updated:
\nApr 22, 2026 , 06:54 PM ET<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 min read<\/p>\n

Connor McDavid was left off the score sheet in Game 1, but he won’t let that happen again.<\/p>\n

\"Edmonton<\/p>\n

Photo By – Reuters Connect. \u00a0Edmonton Oilers center\u00a0Connor\u00a0McDavid\u00a0(97) warms up.<\/p>\n

Connor McDavid was held off the score sheet in Game 1, but rarely does that happen two games in a row.<\/p>\n

My Ducks vs. Oilers predictions expect an offensive outburst from the Edmonton captain tonight in Game 2 of the series.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Find out why with my free NHL picks<\/a> for Wednesday, April 22.\u00a0<\/p>\n

UPDATE:\u00a0Added a prediction for who will win tonight.<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers Game 2 prediction
\nWho will win Ducks vs Oilers Game 2?<\/p>\n

Oilers: I\u2019m taking the Oilers to win Game 2 at home, priced at \u00a0-180. Honestly, the Oilers -1.5 puck line might be the better play at +130, considering they\u2019ve covered the line in 10 of their last 12 games.<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers best bet: Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points (-130)<\/p>\n

Game 1 marked Connor McDavid’s<\/a> 76th playoff game over the last five seasons, and just the 16th where he didn’t register a single point. I\u2019m fully expecting him to break out tonight and fill the stat sheet.<\/p>\n

McDavid has averaged 1.54 points per game in the postseason throughout his career,\u00a0and prior to Game 1, the Edmonton Oilers<\/a>\u2019 captain averaged 2.3 points per outing in his last 10 meetings against the Anaheim Ducks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In 18:40 of 5-on-5 action, McDavid had a CF% of 57.50%. If he hovers around that number again in Game 2, he’ll clear this point line.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ll also ride with McDavid’s linemate, Matthew Savoie<\/a>, to pick up a point tonight at a plus-money value. Since being elevated to the top line, he\u2019s averaging 0.75 points per game in his last 12 contests alongside the superstar.<\/p>\n

The Oilers are 4-0 to the Over on their team total against the Ducks this season, averaging 5.0 goals per contest. Additionally, Anaheim struggled down the stretch defensively, allowing four or more goals in nine of its last 11 games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers SGP<\/p>\n

Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points
\nMatthew Savoie Over 0.5 points
\nOilers team total Over 3.5<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers Game 2 goal scorer pick
\nLeon Draisaitl (+130)<\/p>\n

Leon Draisaitl<\/a> was the setup man on two goals in Game 1, but I expect some finish from the big German tonight. Not only does Draisaitl lead all NHLers with 41 playoff goals since 2021-22, but he has 16 goals in his last 17 games against the Ducks.<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers odds for Game 2<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Ducks +155 | Oilers -180
\nPuck Line: Ducks +1.5 (-150) | Oilers -1.5 (+130)
\nOver\/Under: Over 6.5 (-135) | Under 6.5 (+115)<\/p>\n

Ducks vs Oilers trend<\/p>\n

The Edmonton Oilers have covered the second-period puck line in 17 of their last 25 games (+10.20 Units \/ 30% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends<\/a> for Ducks vs. Oilers.<\/p>\n

How to watch Ducks vs Oilers Game 2<\/p>\n

Location
\nRogers Place, Edmonton, AB<\/p>\n

Date
\nWednesday, April 22, 2026<\/p>\n

Puck drop
\n10:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV
\nTBS, Sportsnet<\/p>\n

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

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\"Mike<\/p>\n

Mike DiStefano joins Covers after a successful five-year stint with TSN. Distefano hosted Leafs Lunch, a Toronto Maple Leafs-centric radio show which featured a daily best bets segment where he found the biggest and best value plays of the night. He was also a weekly staple on TSN’s flagship radio\/tv show “OverDrive” as a betting analyst during their NFL picks segment #TeamAl-DogForever.<\/p>\n

A graduate of Centennial College\u2019s Sports Journalism program, Mike has also contributed to the Canadian Baseball Network, FanSided, and The Hockey News.<\/p>\n

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