Edmonton Oilers vs
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Oilers Look to Bounce Back Against Ducks in Conference Matchup After Tough Losses

The Edmonton Oilers will face the Anaheim Ducks in a conference matchup on Monday evening. The Oilers are coming off a loss to the Kings, while the Ducks were defeated by the Canucks. The Ducks currently lead the season series 2-1. Edmonton is the betting favorite with opening odds at -153 and the line has not moved. Can the Oilers bounce back with a road win against the Ducks? Stay tuned for the Oilers vs. Ducks prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers -153 | Mighty Ducks +130
• Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+164) | Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-195)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 60%.

Edmonton vs Anaheim Stats

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are wrapping up a successful road trip, winning three of their past four games. Despite being four points behind the Kings for second place in the division, they are in good shape in the standings. Star player Connor McDavid is nearing his return from injury, while Leon Draisaitl is expected back for the playoffs. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is struggling with just one point in his past five games, while Connor Brown recently ended a scoring slump. The team has solid goaltending, with Calvin Pickard performing well in net. Overall, Edmonton ranks 11th in offense and 14th in defense, with a 44-27-5 record for the season.

Anaheim Mighty Ducks Analysis

The Anaheim Ducks recently returned home after a brief road trip, showing promising signs for next season. They are currently near the .500 mark with a 2-3 record in their last five games. Despite a 4-1 loss to the Flames and a 6-2 defeat by the Canucks, Mason McTavish has been a standout player with five points in his past five games. Leo Carlsson, the #2 pick in the 2023 draft, has also been impressive with five points in his last five games. However, Ryan Strome has only recorded one point in his past five games. Goalies Lukas Dostal and John Gibson have solid stats, with the team averaging 2.7 goals and allowing 3.2 goals per game. Overall, they have a power ranking of 31 and are ranked 25th in offense. In their last three matchups, Edmonton has a 2-1-0 record against Anaheim.

Edmonton Oilers Eyeing Second Place with Determination Ahead of Ducks Matchup

The Edmonton Oilers are currently vying to secure the second-place position currently held by the Kings, and they are approaching their upcoming matchup against the Ducks with a sense of determination. The team remains focused on the task at hand and has learned from their previous loss to the Ducks. Despite missing key players Draisaitl and McDavid, I anticipate the experienced members of the team to step up in their absence. The Oilers have demonstrated strong defensive play and impressive goaltending from Calvin Pickard, having allowed two or fewer goals in three of their last four games. In contrast, the Ducks have struggled defensively, conceding a total of 10 goals in their last two games. It will be interesting to see how these factors play out in the upcoming game.

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