Its Game 6 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks as the tie sits 2-3 in favour of the Ducks. While the Oilers sat at the brink of an exit, having lost three games in a row before their emphatic 4-1 win in game five which has kept their round two hopes alive.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks head-to-head and key stats
- Oilers are 2-3 against the Ducks in the last five games
- Oilers finished their regular season as No. 1 in goals scored in their division with 282, Ducks finished No. 2 with 273
- Oilers finished their regular season as No. 5 in goals allowed in their division with 269, Ducks finished No. 6 with 288
Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks game preview
Last seasons’ finalists going out this early on in the campaign would have been a shock to many as the day isnt here yet. The Oilers had a stunning performance from Leon Draisaitl who scored two goals to keep the side alive in the competition.
The Ducks must be gutted with the fact that they could have wrapped up the series but have a phenomenal opportunity to knock the favorites out of the competition and win the series 5-2.
Oilers’ predicted lineup against the Ducks (subject to change)
Forwards
Matthew Savoie — Connor McDavid — Zach Hyman
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Jason Dickinson — Jack Roslovic
Vasily Podkolzin — Josh Samanski — Kasperi Kapanen
Max Jones — Adam Henrique — Trent Frederic
Defensemen:
Mattias Ekholm — Evan Bouchard
Darnell Nurse — Connor Murphy
Jake Walman — Spencer Stastney
Goaltenders:
Connor Ingram — Tristan Jarry
Oilers vs. Ducks odds and prediction
Edmonton is a -130 favorite, while Anaheim is a +110 underdog. The puck line is set at -1.5 for the Oilers at +180, and the Ducks at -218. The over/under is 6.5 goals.
Score Prediction: Edmonton Oilers 5, Anaheim Ducks 3
Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks betting tips
Over/under: Take over 6.5 goals (-162)
Money line: Take Edmonton to win (-130)
Puck line: Take Edmonton to cover the -1.5 spread (+180)
Edited by Chaitanya Prakash
