Mar 28, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Chris Kreider (20) tries to screen Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram (39) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction 4/20/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Pick details

MATCHUP Anaheim Ducks Edmonton Oilers
Team Records 43-33-6 41-30-11
Spread +1.5 -166 -1.5 140
Moneyline +145 -175
Total Over 6.5 (-135) Under 6.5 (114)
Where Edmonton Stadium
When Monday, April 20, 2026
Time 10:00 PM EDT
TV ESPN2

In this article, we will formulate a Mammoth vs Golden Knights Prediction for this NHL Western Conference Quarterfinal on Monday, April 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Edmonton Oilers Preview

The Oilers finished the regular season with 93 points with a 41-30-11 record and were placed 2nd in the Pacific Division. They are 36-45 ATS and 45-33 in over/under and have a 22-14-5 home record. They are coming off a 6-1 home win over the Canucks, and their previous three games were a 1-2 home shootout loss to the Avalanche, a 0-1 road loss to the Kings, and a 5-2 road win over the Sharks.

Offensively, the Oilers are averaging 3.44 goals per game and are scoring 30.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.23 goals per game and are killing 77.8% of their opponent’s power plays.

Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 138 points and 48 goals, adding a team-high 90 assists. Tristan Jarry is the starting goalie for the Oilers, and he has a 18-9-3 record, with 3.32 GAA and .882 SV%. Connor Ingram is the backup goalie and he has a 16-10-3 record, with 2.60 GAA and .899 SV%.

Anaheim Ducks Preview

The Ducks finished the regular season with 92 points with a 43-33-6 record and were placed 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are 40-42 ATS and 47-32 in over/under and have a 19-20-2 road record. They are coming off a 5-4 road win over the Predators, and their previous three games were a 2-3 road loss to the Wild, a 3-4 home overtime loss to the Canucks, and a 6-1 home win over the Sharks.

Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 3.23 goals per game and are scoring 18.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.51 goals per game and are killing 76.4% of their opponent’s power plays.

Cutter Gauthier leads the Ducks with 69 points and 41 goals, while Jackson LaCombe leads the team in assists with 48. Lukas Dostal is the starting goalie for the Ducks, and he has a 30-20-4 record, with 3.10 GAA and .888 SV%. Ville Husso is the backup goalie and he has a 10-8-2 record, with 3.25 GAA and .884 SV%. Check out Monday’s game between the Wild and Stars

Anaheim Ducks @ Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends: April 20, 2026

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

  • The Oilers have won each of their last eight games against the Ducks following a home win.
  • The Ducks have lost each of their last four night games at Rogers Place following a road win.
  • The Oilers have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games following a road win.
  • The Ducks have lost the third period in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

  • The underdogs have won five of the Ducks’ last seven games.
  • The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Ducks’ last nine games.
  • The Ducks have won the second period in eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

  • Each of the Oilers’ last five games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • Each of the Ducks’ last five Monday games have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Three of the last four games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 13 games between the Ducks and Oilers.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 11 road games against the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

  • Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in seven of the Oilers’ last eight home games against the Ducks.
  • Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 11 games against the Ducks.
  • Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Points (138) this season.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

  • Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances.
  • Jackson LaCombe has recorded an assist in seven of the Ducks’ last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
  • Mikael Granlund has scored three goals against the Oilers this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (30.63%).
  • The Edmonton Oilers rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.44).
  • The Anaheim Ducks rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.51).
  • The Anaheim Ducks rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.36%).

Ducks vs Oilers Prediction

The Oilers were 2-1 in their three meetings against the Ducks in the regular season, having won both games in Edmonton by 4-2 and 7-4. Both teams are tied 4-4 in their last 8 meetings and the over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.   

In this Ducks vs Oilers Prediction, the Oilers are coming as -185 home favorites. The Ducks finished the regular season struggling, as they were 2-8 in their last 10 games, but the Oilers struggled as well, as they were 2-4 in their last 6 games. I will go over the total in this game, as both teams average 6.67 goals per game combined, while allowing 6.79 goals per game combined. The Ducks have allowed 4+ goals in 8 of their last 10 games and will have big trouble against the league’s top power-play. Take the over.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 6.5