| MATCHUP | Edmonton Oilers | Anaheim Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 41-30-11 | 43-33-6 |
| Where | Honda Center, Anaheim, CA | |
| When | Thursday, April 30, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | TNT | |
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers need a win to save their season and force a game 7 on Saturday. The Oilers have lost 7 of their last 11 games.
The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.8 goals per game and are scoring 28.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Kasperi Kapanen leads Edmonton with 4 goals, Leon Draisaitl has 6 assists, and Connor McDavid has 17 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 4.2 goals per game and are killing 50 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Connor Ingram has given up 15 goals on 123 shots faced, and Tristan Jarry has allowed 4 goals on 38 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks look to win their first playoff series since the 2016-17 season. The Ducks have lost 11 of their last 15 games.
The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 4.2 goals per game and are scoring 50 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Killorn leads Anaheim with 3 goals, Jackson LaCombe has 7 assists and Leo Carlsson has 26 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.8 goals per game and are killing 71.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Lukas Dostal has allowed 18 goals on 132 shots faced, and Ville Husso has given up 1 goal on 11 shots.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The underdogs have won 12 of the Ducks’ last 13 games at Honda Center.
- The Oilers have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as road favorites following a win.
- The Oilers have lost the second period in each of their last three night games following a win.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won eight of their last nine night games against the Ducks following a home win.
- The Ducks have lost six of their last eight playoff series closeout games.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games at Honda Center following a road loss.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 road games against the Ducks following a win.
- The Ducks have lost the second period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents at Honda Center when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Ducks’ last six games at Honda Center following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Oilers’ last five road games against the Ducks following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Leo Carlsson has recorded at least four shots in each of his last seven appearances—the equal-longest active streak in the league.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Zach Hyman has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances in night Game 6s of a playoff series.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last eight playoff games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Assists (90) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (30).
- The Anaheim Ducks are the only team to win 30+ games when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season.
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.23).
- The Edmonton Oilers have suffered the largest margin of defeat in a home game this season (8 goals vs. Avalanche on November 8).
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Injury Report
The Oilers will be without Max Jones and Mattias Janmark. Adam Henrique is questionable.
The Ducks will be without Jansen Harkins and Petr Mrazek. Radko Gudas and Ross Johnston are questionable.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
The Oilers should be favored, as they’re the more talented team with the best player on the ice and they’re the veteran team that’s proven they can win in these spots. However, the Oilers have had issues stringing together wins all season, as they have lacked the consistency that’s earned them back-to-back final appearances. a lot of the Oilers’ struggles have come on the road. The Ducks have played far better on their home ice this season and the Honda Center will be jacked in hopes of seeing a playoff series win for the first time in a decade. Also, the home team has won 8 of the last 9 games between the Ducks and Oilers. The line is accurate, but I’m still grabbing the plus money with the Ducks at home.