Oilers vs Ducks

Fresh off a tree-game win streak (but having lost their last game) and eyeing playoff positioning in the Western Conference, the Edmonton Oilers are riding high on the shoulders of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as they take on the struggling Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. The Ducks have dropped three of their last five, including a 6-2 blowout to the Canucks. Their inconsistent goaltending, particularly from Lukáš Dostál, puts them in a tough spot against an Oilers offense that has caught fire in the final stretch. Historically, McDavid has netted 15 points in his last 8 games against the Ducks, and with Anaheim’s fading playoff hopes, the edge tilts toward Edmonton, who are battling for home-ice advantage. Though the moneyline isn’t heavy on value at -155, the Oilers’ recent form and Anaheim’s injuries and cold streak make this a relatively strong pick with moderate risk, take the Oilers outright at -155. Grade: B. Odds and availability are subject to change.

The basement-dwelling Ducks may be at home, but they’ve dropped four of their last seven and are contending more with draft lotteries than playoff hopes at this point, muting the urgency in their play. Meanwhile, the Oilers, charging into the postseason with a 6-3-1 run in their last 10 games, bring their firepower to SoCal—but they’ll be without Evander Kane, who's out with an lower body injury, limiting their offensive depth. Connor McDavid always has the potential to torch Anaheim, as he’s tallied 7 points in 3 games against the Ducks this season, but the Quack Pack tends to bunker down at home, forcing lower shot totals. Add in Anaheim’s continued scoring struggles—ranked bottom five in goals per game—and a desperate-but-defensive final push from Edmonton as they eye playoff seeding, and this matchup projects conservatively. The line is set at 6.5, and while both offenses have flair, the situational variables lean toward a lower-scoring affair. This Under lands with a Grade of B-: moderate conviction, but not huge value. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Edmonton enters this matchup against the Ducks on a postseason push and firing on all cylinders. The Ducks, meanwhile, have dropped two straight and continue to sputter offensively, exacerbated by the absence of Jacob Trouba, who remains sidelined with a lingering lower-body injury. Anaheim's thin roster is further exposed by a young defensive corps that’s struggled against speed-driven teams, and the Oilers have historically feasted on the Ducks. Both clubs have crossed the 70-game mark, and Edmonton, sitting second in the Pacific, has every reason to keep the foot on the gas, while Anaheim is all but mathematically eliminated from the playoff race. With the Ducks conceding nearly four goals per game during their recent skid and Edmonton's power play ranking top-three in the league, there’s strong value in the Oilers covering the puckline at home, even with modest odds. However, with -162, we assign this pick a "B" grade due to limited payout potential. Odds and availability are subject to change.