Oilers vs Ducks Prediction 4/24/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, April 24th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL playoff matchup.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are tied 1-1 in this series after splitting the first two games by scores of 4-3 and 4-6. In game two, Edmonton led 1-0 in the first period, but they needed a tying goal in the third, before losing in the final five minutes. The Oilers recorded 37 shots on goal, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Hyman, Samanski, and Murphy, while Ingram stopped 22 out of 27 shots, which was an .815 save percentage. 

Prior to this series, Edmonton defeated the Canucks by a score of 6-1, but lost to the Avalanche by a score of 2-1 before that. The Oilers have lost three of their last five games and they finished second in the Pacific standings with 93 points. Edmonton scored 3.44 goals per game and they allowed 3.23 goals against per game, while also going 30.6% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid led Edmonton with 48 goals and 90 assists, while Evan Bouchard added 21 goals and 74 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Connor Ingram, who was 16-10-3 with a 2.60 goals against average and an .899 save percentage for the Oilers this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are tied 1-1 in this series after they won game two by a score of 6-4 on Wednesday night. Anaheim led 3-1 and 4-2 in the second, but they needed two goals in the last five minutes to escape with the victory. The Ducks recorded 28 shots on goal, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Gauthier (2), Killorn, Poehling (2), and Trouba, while Dostal stopped 33 out of 37 shots, which was an .892 save percentage. 

Prior to this series, Anaheim defeated the Predators by a score of 5-4, but lost to the Wild by a score of 3-2 before that. The Ducks have lost nine of their last 12 games and they finished third in the Pacific standings with 92 points. Anaheim scored 3.23 goals per game and they allowed 3.51 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 76.4% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier led Anaheim with 41 goals and 28 assists, while Leo Carlsson added 29 goals and 38 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who was 30-20-4 with a 3.10 goals against average and an .888 save percentage this year. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The underdogs have won 10 of the Ducks’ last 11 games at Honda Center.
• The Oilers have lost four of their last seven games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have lost the third period in three of their last four games at Honda Center following a home loss.

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Ducks have lost five of their last six home games.
• The Oilers have won nine of their last 10 Friday road games.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in each of their last five games as underdogs following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Ducks’ last nine Friday games at Honda Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Oilers’ last six games against the Ducks following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Ten of the last 11 Friday games at Honda Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 22 of the last 23 games between the Oilers and Ducks.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last seven road games against the Ducks.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in each of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents at Honda Center.
• Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Mikael Granlund has scored three goals against the Oilers this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last six Friday night playoff games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last eight playoff games against Western Conference opponents.
• Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Assists (90) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Anaheim Ducks have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (29).
• The Anaheim Ducks held the NHL’s best record in games that have gone to shootout this season (8-0).
• 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).

Oilers vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim was able to get a huge road win in game two to even the series and they will try to protect home ice here. The Ducks were 24-13-4 at home this year, while the Oilers were 19-16-6 on the road. Edmonton was lucky to get Hyman and Draisaitl back from injury, but they need to focus on defense against this Anaheim team. Both of these teams have plenty of offense and I think we are going to see plenty of chances, just like games one and two. Take the over once again here, as both defenses struggle to hold a lead.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5