In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 28th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 36-28-9 this season after they defeated the Golden Knights in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton led 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2, but they couldn’t hold any of those leads, before escaping with the win in OT. The Oilers recorded 29 shots on goal, won 51.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Hyman, McDavid, Savoie, and Bouchard, while Ingram stopped 26 out of 29 shots, which was an .897 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Mammoth by a score of 5-2, but lost to the Lightning by a score of 5-2 before that. The Oilers have split their last four games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 81 points. Edmonton has scored 3.48 goals per game and they have allowed 3.37 goals against per game, while also going 30.7% on the power play and 77.0% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 41 goals and 80 assists, while Evan Bouchard has added 20 goals and 64 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Connor Ingram, who is 12-8-2 with a 2.83 goals against average and an .891 save percentage for the Oilers this season.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 41-27-4 this year after they defeated the Flames in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Anaheim trailed 1-0 and 2-1, but they tied the game with about four minutes left in the third and won with one second left in OT. The Ducks outshot Calgary by a total of 33-25, won 51.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got all three of their goals from Granlund, while Husso stopped 23 out of 25 shots, which was a .920 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Canucks by a score of 5-3 and the Sabres by a score of 6-5. The Ducks have won four games in a row and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 86 points. Anaheim has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 3.43 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier has led Anaheim with 36 goals and 27 assists, while Leo Carlsson has added 24 goals and 37 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 29-15-3 with a 3.01 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this season.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won seven of their last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Ducks have lost seven of their last eight day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games following a road win.
- The Oilers have won the second period in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites when leading after the first period.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Ducks have won each of their last four games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Oilers have lost eight of their last 10 games as favorites following a road win.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following an overtime win.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Oilers’ last four games.
- The Ducks have won the second period in eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Ducks’ last six day games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last six home games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Ten of the last 11 day games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 12 games between the Ducks and Oilers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 10 day games against opponents on a winning streak.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in six of the Oilers’ last seven home games against the Ducks.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 13 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Zach Hyman has scored the last goal in three of the Oilers’ last four home games against Western Conference opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Mikael Granlund has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last four games.
- John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (30.65%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.48).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.43).
- The Anaheim Ducks have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (27).
Oilers vs Ducks Prediction
Anaheim comes into this matchup currently leading the Pacific standings and they have won four games in a row. The Ducks are 18-17-2 on the road this year, while the Oilers are 18-13-4 at home. Edmonton has won two in a row, but they are still without Draisaitl, which is a huge loss. The Oilers have gone over 6.5 goals in four of their last five games, while the Ducks have gone over 6.5 goals in two of their last three. Take the over here, as both offenses are elite.