Oilers vs Ducks Prediction 10/7/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, October 7th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 2-0-1 this season after they defeated the Kraken by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Edmonton was tied 1-1 after two periods, but they scored two times in the third to get the win. The Oilers out shot Seattle by a total of 26-20, won 54.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton was led by Connor McDavid, who had one goal and one assist, while Devon Levi stopped 19 out of 20 shots, which was a .950 save percentage in the win. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Canucks by a score of 9-7, but did lose to the Canucks by a score of 6-5 before that. The Oilers have scored 5.67 goals per game and they have allowed 4.67 goals against per game, while also going 25.0% on the power play and 57.1% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with two goals and seven assists, while Devon Levi is 2-0-0 with a 4.02 goals against average and an .810 save percentage this season. 

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Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 2-0-0 this year after they defeated the Panthers by a score of 3-2 in overtime in their last game. Anaheim blew a 2-1 lead with 1:50 left in the third period, but they rallied in overtime to get the win. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 31-20, won 44.8% of the face-offs, and went 3-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim was led by Cutter Gauthier, who had two goals and one assist, while Lukas Dostal stopped 29 out of 31 shots, which was a .935 save percentage in the win. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3 in their season opener. The Ducks have scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 50.0% on the power play and 85.7% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led the team with one goal and four assists, while Lukas Dostal is 2-0-0 with a 2.43 goals against average and a .918 save percentage this year. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Oilers’ last six games at Honda Center.
• The Oilers have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as road favorites following a win.
• The Oilers have lost the second period in each of their last four games following a win.

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won five of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage against Ducks.
• The Ducks have lost four of their last five games following a win.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last five away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at Honda Center after coming off overtime.
• The Ducks have lost the second period in five of their last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents at Honda Center when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Oilers’ last six Wednesday night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Ducks’ last six home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER 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 1′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last nine home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last nine games at Honda Center.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Beckett Sennecke has scored the first goal in three of the Ducks’ last four games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Beckett Sennecke has scored a goal in each of the Ducks’ last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last eight games as home underdogs.
• Mikael Granlund ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (1) this season.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Owen Michaels has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances.
• Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Evan Bouchard ranks T1st in the league for multi-goal game (1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (1).
• The Anaheim Ducks rank 32nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (14).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank T29th in the league for goals against per game this season (4.67).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 32nd in the league in save percentage this season (.785).

Oilers vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup undefeated through two games, but both wins came by exactly one goal. The Ducks are 1-0-0 at home this year, while the Oilers are 1-0-0 on the road. Edmonton has won two in a row and finally played defense last time out against Seattle. The Oilers have allowed 14 goals through three games and I am not sold on their defense or goaltending. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5