- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Ducks
- Ducks vs. Oilers Total (Over/Under): 7 goals
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The Anaheim Ducks (41-27) visit Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers (36-28) on Mar. 28 in Edmonton. The puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+154).
The Ducks vs. Oilers Over/Under is 7 total goals.
Ducks vs. Oilers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Ducks vs Oilers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 64.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Ducks vs Oilers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Oilers will cover the spread with 50.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Ducks Best Bets & Trends
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+11.65 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+7.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+4.15 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 8 of their last 12 away games (+4.00 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 5 of their last 10 games (+3.90 Units / 34% ROI)
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+8.35 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 games (+8.05 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.00 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.75 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+4.50 Units / 12% ROI)
Ducks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ducks are 36-35 against the spread this NHL season (-13.15 Units / -10.89% ROI).
- Ducks are 41-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.65 Units /14.04% ROI
- Ducks are 42-30 when betting the Over for +8.25 Units / 9.84% ROI
- Ducks are 30-42 when betting the Under for -14.1 Units /-18.09% ROI
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 29-44 against the spread this NHL season (-11 Units /-12.13% ROI).
- Oilers are 36-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.75 Units / -14.69% ROI
- Oilers are 42-27 when betting the Over for +12.15 Units / 14.67% ROI
- Oilers are 27-42 when betting the Under for -18.2 Units / -22.78% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Oilers vs Ducks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | +110 |
| Zach Hyman (Edm) | +135 |
| Cutter Gauthier (ANA) | +180 |
| Leo Carlsson (ANA) | +210 |
| Vasily Podkolzin (EDM) | +230 |
| Chris Kreider (ANA) | +230 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Oilers vs Ducks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -110 |
| Matt Savoie (EDM) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Cutter Gauthier (ANA) | 0.5 -150 | 0.5 +110 |
| Jackson LaCombe (ANA) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -120 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Oilers vs Ducks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 +120 | 3.5 -160 |
| Matt Savoie (EDM) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Darnell Nurse (EDM) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +100 |
| Cutter Gauthier (ANA) | 3.5 +100 | 3.5 -135 |
| Jackson LaCombe (ANA) | 1.5 +125 | 1.5 -165 |
Ducks: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Ducks are 95-127 (.428) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks are 41-30 (.577) this season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks were 35-46 (.432) last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks are 17-10 (.630) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Ducks
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 125-96 (.566) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers were 1-23 (.042) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .135
The Oilers are 24-34 (.414) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .470
Ducks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Ducks have recorded 1.1 shots per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.8
The Ducks have 218 forecheck chances this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Ducks have secondary assisted on 5 goals while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams
The Ducks have scored on 15% of cycle chances in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have 83.13 expected goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have averaged 3.70 expected goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.09
The Oilers have 6 cycle chances while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have 2.5 rush chances per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
Ducks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Ducks allowed 8.1 rush chances per game last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Ducks have allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Ducks made 31.7 saves per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 27.3
The Ducks allowed 6.6 rush chances per game in 5v5 situations last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.3
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 24% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed 2.2 rush chances per game in the third period this season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.8
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
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