Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks 4/5/23 – On Wednesday night at Honda Center, the Anaheim Ducks 23-44-10 took on the Edmonton Oilers 45-23-9. When these teams last met on April 1st, it was the Oilers who emerged victorious 6-0. The Edmonton Oilers are confident of another victory against the Anaheim Ducks as the NHL betting odds favor them.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Honda Center
TV: TNT
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks 4/5/23 Betting Odds
Oilers
Moneyline: -370
Puckline: -2.5 (+122)
Spread: 7 over (+104)
Ducks
Moneyline: +275
Puckline: +2.5 (-149)
Spread: 7 under (-115)
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Analysis
Last time out, the Edmonton Oilers came out on top with a 6-0 victory against the Ducks. Edmonton was awarded 8 penalty minutes for this contest and also had three chances with more players on ice; scoring one goal on each occasion. Overall, Edmonton had an effective offensive outing that showed in their victory; they scored on 6 of 45 shots they attempted during that span of time. Edmonton Oilers score 306 goals this season and concede 250. For the year, they have earned 99 points with a points percentage of 0.643; 262 power play chances created and 85 goals scored give them an efficiency percentage of 32.44%; at even strength, opponents score 187 goals while Edmonton only manages 221 as an offensive unit. Edmonton has attempted 2,577 shots with an accuracy rate of 11.9% while facing off against 2,442 shots with a save percentage of 0.898; opponents have attempted 264 power play attempts with 63 goals scored as well. Jack Campbell will be in the crease for this game as he has started in 170 games during his NHL career and boasts an overall record of 91-48-18. This impressive stat line comes despite only playing in 170 contests overall during this span.
Anaheim Ducks took the ice last and faced off against Calgary in a matchup that ultimately ended 5-4 for them. Despite having one power play chance, they weren’t able to capitalize on it with a goal. Out of 22 shots on goal they attempted, only 4 went in for goals as the Ducks emerged victorious. Anaheim has attempted 2,187 shots and earned a shooting percentage of 8.78%, while allowing their opponents 3,017 attempts. Their penalty kill percentage stands at 72.55% on opponents’ 255 power play opportunities, and they have earned 214 power play opportunities with an accumulation of 15.89%. On even strength goals alone, Anaheim has scored 158 while having more men on ice than they did without; that compares to 314 goals allowed from 244 attempts while having less men available. Overall this season, Anaheim Ducks have scored 192 goals, amassed 56 points while having less men on ice than usual – giving them an overall points percentage of 0.364. John Gibson is in goal, boasting 12,071 saves out of 13,231 shots against him for a percentage of 0.912.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Against the Spread
Over is 4-0 in the Oilers last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 5-1-2 in the Oilers last 8 Wednesday games. Oilers are 15-3 in their last 18 vs. Western Conference. Oilers are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. The Oilers are 13-3 in their last 16 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Ducks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Ducks are 0-5 in their last 5 Wednesday games. Over is 6-1-1 in Ducks last 8 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 6-1 in Ducks last 7 vs. Pacific. Ducks are 8-45 in their last 53 vs. a team with a winning record.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Free Pick
Even on the second night of a back to back, the Oilers will find success. The Ducks are likely going to struggle in this game to score. It should be an easy win for Edmonton as they run up the score against an ineffective Duck defense. Take the Oilers here to cover the puckline based on the NHL betting picks today.
Free Pick: Edmonton Oilers -2.5 (+122)
