Anaheim Mighty Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Anaheim Ducks will face off against the Edmonton Oilers in a Pacific Division matchup at Rogers Place on Saturday afternoon. The Ducks, currently seventh in the division
Game outlook
The Anaheim Ducks will face off against the Edmonton Oilers in a Pacific Division matchup at Rogers Place on Saturday afternoon. The Ducks, currently seventh in the division with a record of 24-45-4 and 52 points, are looking to end a three-game losing streak. On the other hand, the Oilers, with a record of 44-23-4 and 92 points, are on a two-game winning streak following a recent victory against the Los Angeles Kings. This is the fourth and final game between the two teams this season, with the Oilers winning all three previous meetings. Edmonton is the betting favorite with opening odds of -550 that have remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mighty Ducks +425 | Oilers -550
Spread: Mighty Ducks +2.5 (-109) | Oilers -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 85%.
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are struggling offensively, ranking third-worst in the NHL with only 179 goals scored. Right winger Frank Vatrano leads the team with 30 goals and 21 assists but has not been producing points in his last five games. The team's power play has also been struggling, converting on only 17.51 percent of their attempts. Goalie John Gibson has been performing poorly with a .891 save percentage and 3.41 goals allowed per game. The team ranks 30th in the league with 263 goals allowed and has been struggling on the penalty kill as well. Injuries to key players, including Max Jones and Brock McGrinn, further complicate their situation. Despite these challenges, the team is continuing to push forward and work towards improvement.