Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/4/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Oilers. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 at home 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 Tuesday, March 4th.
WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:
- With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)
Do the Ducks Stand a Chance in Edmonton?
With a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, Anaheim is now 26-26-7 this season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The pre-game total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.
Anaheim fell behind early, allowing two goals in the first period. The Blackhawks extended their lead to 3-0 before the Ducks finally got on the board at 10:16 in the third period. Anaheim added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.
Anaheim’s offense was limited to two goals in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season at the 9:44 mark in the third period, while Mason McTavish followed with his second goal, scoring with just four seconds left on a power play.
Troy Terry picked up his fifth assist of the season, and Ryan Strome added his fourth. The Ducks fired 39 shots on goal but were hindered by 16 giveaways.
Defensively, the Ducks allowed the first three goals, including two on the power play, and another late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage. Anaheim’s defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.
Can Edmonton Pull Off a Home Win?
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 35-21-4 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.
All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players, and they jumped out to an early lead with a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary tied it up at 2-2 in the third period, but the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the victory.
Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. The Oilers struck twice in the first period, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal of the season and Jeff Skinner adding his 3rd. Zach Hyman recorded his 3rd goal on a power play in the third period, while Mattias Janmark sealed the game with his 2nd goal on an empty net.
Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Zach Hyman added his 2nd assist on Skinner’s goal. The Oilers ended the game with 10 giveaways and 6 assists.
Defensively, the Oilers will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also recorded 25 blocks and 2 takeaways. Both goals they conceded came at inopportune times, with one coming 4:33 into the 2nd period and the other 4:28 into the 3rd.