Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/9/24

The Oilers and Ducks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Ducks will host the game at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Pacific division matchup against the Ducks. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.

EDMONTON OILERS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5

This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, February 9th.

WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:

• Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Ducks.
• We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+229)
• The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Does Edmonton Have A Chance at Honda Center?

On the season, the Oilers have gone 29-16-1 and sit in 6th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, Edmonton is in 3rd place. Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 9-1, and they have won four of their last five games. When playing on the road this season, Edmonton has gone 13-10-0.

As the favorite, the Oilers have gone 26-11-1 this season and have been favored in 38 of their 46 games. Against other teams in the Western Conference, Edmonton has gone 17-9 this season. Over their last three games, the Oilers have gone 2-1.

On the season, the Oilers have gone 23-23 against the puck line, including a mark of 10-13 on the road. So far, they have 21 wins by multiple goals and come in with an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. In their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 6-4 against the puck line.

So far, Edmonton has gone 20-18 against the puck line as the favorite, and they have gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games. On the road, the Oilers have a puck line mark of 6-4 in their last ten games and have gone 1-4 against the puck line in their last five road games.

This season, Edmonton’s games have an average of 6.3 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.7. The Oilers come in with an over/under performance of 18-25-3.

Through their last three road games, Edmonton has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.

Offensively, the Oilers come into the game at 3.5 goals per contest placing 13th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 14th position in the league. So far this year, the Oilers are 19-9 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-6 in games with fewer shots on goal.

Edmonton’s leading goal scorer is Zach Hyman. So far this season, he has 30 goals, placing him 7th in the NHL. Hyman also comes into the game with 17 assists.

Entering the game, the Ducks’ defense ranks 26th in takeaways, averaging 6 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 6th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.2 goals per game.

Entering the game, goalie Calvin Pickard has started seven games this season. His current record stands at 5-2, and his save percentage is 0.34%.

Will the Ducks Find a Way to Win at Home?

At home this season, the Ducks have gone just 8-17-1, and in the Pacific Division, they are in 7th place with a record of 4-8. Overall, Anaheim has gone 18-30-2, and in the Western Conference, they are in 14th place. Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone 4-6, and they have won their last two games.

Heading into today’s game, Anaheim has been the underdog in 44 of their 50 games, and as the underdog, they have gone 16-26-2. Against Western Conference opponents, the Ducks have gone 9-18 this season, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games. With 38 points, Anaheim is in 14th place in the Western Conference.

So far this season, the Ducks have an overall puck line record of 27-23, including a road puck line record of 14-10. In their 44 games as the underdog, their puck line record is 26-18.

Over their last ten games at home, the Ducks have a puck line record of 5-5, and their average scoring margin at home is -.8 goals per game. Overall, they have 20 losses by more than one goal.

The average goal total for Anaheim’s games is sitting at 6. The average over/under line for the season is 6.3. The Ducks come in with an over/under record of 22-25-3.

Through their last three road contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 1. Edmonton posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.

Offensively, the Ducks come into the game at 2.6 goals per contest placing 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 25th position in the league. This year, the Ducks have recorded a 4-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 13-14 record.

Anaheim’s leading scorer is Frank Vatrano. So far, he has 22 goals which is 28th in the NHL. Vatrano also comes into the game with 14 assists.

The Ducks’ defense comes into the game with a ranking of 26th in takeaways and an average of 6 takeaways per contest. They hold 6th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.

Goalie John Gibson gets the start and has made 31 starts this season. His record at this point is 10-19, and his save percentage is 0.874%.