Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction NHL Picks 1/3/25

In this article, we will formulate an Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 3rd at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 16-17-4 this year after they defeated Winnipeg in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Anaheim trailed 2-0 and 3-2, but they were able to get a late goal to force overtime, before picking up the win. The Ducks were outshot by a total of 30-24, won 36% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Terry (2), and Gudas, while Gibson stopped 27 out of 30 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Ducks defeated the Devils by a score of 3-2 and the Oilers by a score of 5-3. Anaheim has won three games in a row and four of their last six, but they are near the bottom of the Pacific standings with 36 points. Anaheim has scored 2.47 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 12.4% on the power play and 74.5% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 11 goals, 17 assists, and 94 shots on goal, while Ryan Strome has added seven goals, 12 assists, and 67 shots on goal this year. Lukas Dostal is 10-10-3 with a 2.72 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage this season. The Ducks will play against the Lightning, Flames, and Blues following this one.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 22-12-3 this season after they defeated Utah by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Edmonton was tied at one in the first period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Oilers outshot Utah by a total of 38-27, won 54.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins, Ekholm, and Stetcher, while Skinner stopped 26 out of 27 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Oilers lost to the Ducks by a score of 5-3 and the Kings by a score of 4-3. Edmonton has won four of their last six games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 47 points. Edmonton has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 2.84 goals against per game, while also going 22.9% on the power play and 77% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 27 goals, 29 assists, and 112 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 15 goals, 39 assists, and 104 shots on goal this year. Stuart Skinner is 14-8-3 with a 2.81 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season. The Oilers will meet the Kraken, Bruins, and Penguins after this game.

Why the Ducks will beat the Oilers

• The underdogs have won each of the Ducks’ last three games.
• The Oilers have lost two of their last three games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in six of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Oilers’ last five night games at Rogers Place against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Ducks’ last five road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last nine games at Rogers Place.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last nine games as favorites against the Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 13 home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games against the Ducks at Rogers Place.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 13 games as favorites against the Ducks.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Troy Terry has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last four games as underdogs.
• Troy Terry has scored at least one goal in three of the Ducks’ last four games as underdogs.
• Trevor Zegras has recorded at least one assist in three of his last four appearances in road games.

Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup after winning nine of their last twelve games and they have been one of the best teams in the NHL over the last 4-5 weeks. The Oilers have really played well in their defensive zone, as they have allowed two goals or fewer in seven of their last eleven games. Edmonton is 13-7-1 at home this season and they have the advantage on the power play and penalty kill. Anaheim has won three games in a row against three very good teams, but they will be on a back-to-back here. The Ducks are 8-6-3 on the road this year and with this crazy line favoring the Oilers, I think it is worth a shot taking the Ducks to get another huge win.