The Edmonton Oilers continue their road trip, facing the Anaheim Ducks at 10 p.m. ET at the Honda Center. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and should be a wonderful viewing experience.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Preview
The Edmonton Oilers’ 16-game winning run was interrupted on Tuesday when they lost 3-1 on the road to the Vegas Golden Knights in their first game back from the All-Star break. Edmonton is still 29-16-1 and ranks third in the Pacific Division.
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 68 points, followed by Leon Draisaitl with 58, Zach Hyman with 47, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins with 44, and Evan Bouchard with 43.
Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks are 18-30-2 and ranked 14th in the West. Anaheim is coming off a 3-2 victory against the San Jose Sharks, and this will be their first game since the All-Star break. Anaheim is presently on a two-game winning streak.
Troy Terry leads the Ducks with 37 points, followed by Frank Vatrano (36), Adam Henrique (33), Mason McTavish (31), and Ryan Strome (24).
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks: Head-to-head and crucial statistics
- Edmonton has a 57-53-2-8 all-time record versus Anaheim.
- The Oilers average 3.46 goals per game, which ranks seventh.
- The Ducks concede 3.4 goals per game, ranking 26th.
- Edmonton is conceding 2.76 goals per game, ranking tenth.
- Anaheim averages 2.56 goals per game, ranking 29th.
- The Oilers are 13-10 on the road, with a goal difference of +5.
- The Ducks are 8-17-1 at home, with a goal difference of -21.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks: Odds and Predictions
The Edmonton Oilers are -278 favorites, while the Anaheim Ducks are +225 underdogs. The over/under is 6.5 goals.
Edmonton will aim to rebound after their winning run ends, and tonight is an excellent opportunity to do so. The Oilers attack should score early and take the lead, and Edmonton performs well with the advantage. Anaheim, on the other hand, suffers defensively and in goal, which is a huge issue when facing the Oilers’ attack.
Prediction: Oilers 4, Ducks 2.
Betting Tips Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks:
Tip 1: Oilers: 1.5–115.
Tip 2: Over 1.5 goals in the first quarter, -160.
Tip 3: Evan Bouchard is over 0.5 points at -140.
Tip 4: Add Leon Draisaitl as an anytime goal scorer for +105.
