Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

Betting on today’s Ducks and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5

This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.

WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:

• With the Oilers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.
• Take the Oilers on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)

Does Anaheim Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

With a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks dropped to 16-17-4 this season. Anaheim entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Chicago built a 3-0 lead before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period.

Anaheim took 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with McTavish’s goal coming on a power play.

After being shut out through two periods, the Ducks finally got on the board at 9:44 in the third. Anaheim recorded 16 giveaways and picked up three assists, including Troy Terry’s fifth of the season.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up two first-period goals to Chicago, including one at 16:44. The Ducks allowed another late in the second, and a fourth at 17:43 in the third, resulting in a 4-2 loss. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage, while the Ducks’ defense added 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Is It the Oilers Game to Lose at Home?

With a 4-2 victory over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 22-12-3. Edmonton, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Four different players scored for the Oilers in the win. Edmonton led 2-0 before Calgary tied it up, but the Oilers regained the lead with 9:50 left in the third period. They added an empty-net goal to seal the win.

Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal, with four players finding the back of the net in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 9th goal of the season and later added two more assists, bringing his total to 8 assists this year. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal, which came on a power play.

The Oilers scored twice in the first period, with Jeff Skinner picking up his 3rd goal of the season. After a scoreless second period, Hyman’s power-play goal broke a 2-2 tie, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year. Edmonton recorded 10 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Oilers will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, finishing with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks.