Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers Expert Pick & Prediction

The Edmonton Oilers (44-27-5) and Anaheim Ducks (33-35-8) will battle for the fourth time this season when they battle on Monday, April 7 at 10:30 PM ET at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Edmonton is favored on the road, as MyBookie has them with a moneyline at -150.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Oilers are 3-2 in their last five matchups and need to get back on track. They are coming off a 3-0 shutout against the Los Angeles Kings, which ended their three-game win streak.

Los Angeles added two goals in the second period to put the game in their favor, as the Oilers had a tough time finding any chance at the goal. In total, the Oilers took 27 shots while the Kings fired off 29.

Edmonton is averaging 3.18 goals and is taking 32.0 shots a game. Their defense has given up 2.91 goals and 27.2 shots per matchup. This is a slight positive difference between the two averages, which is not a lot of breathing room.

The Oilers have a much better power play percentage at 25.4 in comparison to the Ducks. They have scored a total of 49 power play goals and allowed 42 from opposing teams. They also have a slightly more appealing penalty kill percentage at 77.7.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Ducks have lost their last two games, with both battles on the road, and have gone 2-3 in their last five. They are coming off a 6-2 outing against the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver piled on five goals in the first period to have a sizable lead and the Ducks were clearly at a huge disadvantage. Despite scoring the first goal of the game, the Ducks could not stop anyone on defense. Not only is their offense typically lacking, but their defense has not been good all season.

Anaheim is putting up 2.68 goals and 27.9 shots a game. Defensively, they are allowing 3.17 goals and 31.9 shot attempts from opponents each game. This slightly negative ratio puts them in a bad situation each matchup.

The Ducks are one of the worst teams in the league for power plays, with a percentage at 12.4. They have scored 26 power play goals total and have given up 60. In addition, they offer a penalty kill percentage of 72.9.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set with the best Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks betting odds, as the Oilers are favored despite being on the road. Looking at records, it is easy to see why with the Oilers 21-15-2 on the road and the Ducks 19-17-2 at home.

The Ducks have won two out of their three matchups against the Oilers this season. The Oilers are also without several of their best players on offense and it could hinder their chances at success. An appealing opportunity here would be the Ducks to win.

Final Pick: Anaheim Ducks +130