Oilers vs Ducks Prediction 2/25/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, February 25th 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 28-22-8 this year after they lost to Calgary by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton cut the deficit from 3-1 to 3-3 in the third period, but they allowed a goal with about 13 minutes left and couldn’t tie it up in the loss. The Oilers out shot Calgary by a total of 39-25, won 60.0% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl (2) and Kapanen, while Jarry stopped 21 out of 25 shots, which was an .840 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-2 and the Wild by a score of 7-3. The Oilers have lost three games in a row and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 64 points. Edmonton has scored 3.41 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 31.4% on the power play and 76.9% on the penalty kill this year. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 34 goals and 62 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 29 goals and 51 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Tristan Jarry, who is 6-4-1 with a 3.64 goals against average and an .870 save percentage for the Oilers this year. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 30-23-3 this season after they defeated Seattle by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Anaheim scored the first four goals in the game, but did allow two goals late in the third to ruin the shutout. The Ducks out shot Seattle by a total of 31-28, won 43.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Gauthier, Johnston, Killorn, and Trouba, while Dostal stopped 26 out of 28 shots, which was a .929 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3, but did lose to the Canucks by a score of 2-0 before that. The Ducks have split their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 63 points. Anaheim has scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 3.48 goals against per game, while also going 17.9% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier has led Anaheim with 25 goals and 24 assists, while Beckett Sennecke has added 18 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 21-13-2 with a 2.92 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games.
• The Oilers have lost the second period in four of their last five games as favorites when tied after the first period.

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won seven of their last eight games at Honda Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games against the Ducks following a road loss.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Ducks’ last six Wednesday home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Oilers’ last five games at Honda Center against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the last nine Wednesday night games between teams from the same conference have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 18 of the last 19 games between the Oilers and Ducks.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Oilers’ last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last three home games.
• Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Ducks’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents at Honda Center.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances at Honda Center.
• Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last nine games as favorites against the Ducks.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Anaheim Ducks rank T2nd in the league in short handed goals this season (7).
• The Anaheim Ducks rank 2nd in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.25).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.88%).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.29).

Oilers vs Ducks Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have allowed 16 goals in those three games. The Oilers are 13-12-4 on the road this year, while the Ducks are 17-8-1 at home. Anaheim has won two in a row and they continue to get healthy, which was a problem over the last two months. Edmonton did beat Anaheim by a score of 7-4 a few weeks ago and I think we will see another higher scoring game here. Take the over in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5