In their second meeting this season, the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks battle it out in Anaheim. The first meeting between these two resulted in a 4-3 road win for the Ducks.
Now the Oilers will look to spoil the Ducks home fans in revenge for their first game. Both teams enter with some struggles. Comparatively, the Oilers have just one win in their last five games. As well as the Ducks have won two in their last five games. Being one of four NHL games tonight, this one is set to be an entertaining one.
We have all you need to know about our Oilers vs Ducks Prediction and NHL picks.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks Odds
Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks Matchup Information
Edmonton Oilers (21-18-3) vs. Anaheim Ducks (12-25-4)
Location of the Game: Honda Center. Anaheim, CA.
Date: Wednesday, 11th January. 10:00 p.m. ET.
How to watch: ESPN+ | NHL PP | Regional Broadcast Partners
Last Game Records for the Oilers and Ducks
According to the NHL schedule, the Edmonton Oilers last game was against the Los Angeles Kings and resulted in a 6-3 loss.
At home, the Anaheim Ducks’ last game was against the top team in the NHL standings, the Boston Bruins. The Ducks lost 7-1 to the Bruins.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Info
Edmonton Oilers Performance Analysis
In this second of four road games against their own Pacific Division, the Edmonton Oilers kicked it off with a loss in their first game. Overall, the Oilers have not played their best hockey lately, with one win in five games and a 4-4-2 record in their last ten games.
The Edmonton Oilers prediction around the league is all over as far as them making playoffs or not. Certainly, their goaltending has been their biggest struggle in most games.
The team has been successful in their goal scoring in which they scored 3.50 goals per game, which is the fifth best in the NHL. Connor McDavid leads NHL player stats in both goals and points this season. He will look to continue his dominating season alongside teammate Leon Draisatl who isn’t far behind McDavid amongst league leaders in scoring.
Oilers Injury Report
With Stuart Skinner on the NHL injury report for personal reasons, the Oilers will likely lean on Jack Campbell, who has struggled this year with a 3.68 GAA and a .877 SV%. He will be looking for a bounce-back against this Ducks team.
Anaheim Ducks Performance Analysis
As you look at the Anaheim Ducks standings, you will see they are the third-worst team in the entire league, with just 12 wins this season.
NHL expert picks often fade the Ducks as they can’t seem to win, especially in regulation, as they have just four wins in regulation.
A big area the Ducks struggle is scoring, where they average 2.27 goals per game average which is 31st among all NHL teams. Their leading scorer in points and goals, Troy Terry, has 33 points and 12 goals this season but has failed to score in 10 games. Also tied as the team’s leading goal scorer, Trevor Zegras has scored in back-to-back games after his goal-scoring drought ended. Both will be must-watch players from the Ducks tonight.
On the back end, goaltending has been a big issue for the Ducks this year, as they have the highest GAA and are the only team above four goals per game, averaging 4.07 goals per game.
John Gibson is having the worst season of his career with a 3.94 GAA and .898 SV% which is odd for this NHL All-Star. Following a seven-goal game in his last start, he may be in for another rough one against one of the best-scoring teams.
Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks Odds Breakdown
The NHL odds for tonight’s game show that the Edmonton Oilers are favored on the Moneyline at -250. On the puck line, they are -1.5 with odds of +100.
The Ducks enter as the underdog with Moneyline odds of +195. On the puck line, they are +1.5 at -120.
The over/under for this Oilers vs Ducks game is at 6.5 at -125. Our Oilers vs Ducks Prediction is below.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick and Prediction
In the second of four meetings between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks, the Oilers will look to even up the season series following a Ducks victory in the first game. Both teams have been struggling lately, with just one win for the Oilers and two wins for the Ducks in each of their last five games.
In this Oilers vs Ducks Prediction, we are looking at the Oilers as they have a much better chance of their struggles ending as the Ducks have been playing like this all season.
With McDavid and Draisaitl running things, look for both to be heavily involved in this one, especially Draistail, who has scored once in his last five games. As these two take charge along with the rest of the team, look for the Oilers to take a heavy lead in this one against the Ducks. They will not only win, but we predict they will win by more than two goals in this one.
Take the puck line at plus money here.
Our best pick for this game is the over. With both teams carrying poor GAA, there should be plenty of goal-scoring here. With a likely Campbell (3.68 GAA) vs. Gibson (3.94 GAA) matchup, goals will find the back of the net as these two have struggled all year. Take the Over 6.5 here with two bad goaltended teams.
NHL Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+100), Oilers ML (-250), Over 6.5 (-125)
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