Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 5 on 4/28

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The Anaheim Ducks are set to play against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series. The Ducks currently lead the series 3-1, giving them a chance to advance with a win. The game will be held at Rogers Place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 PM, and it will be broadcasted on TNT.

Anaheim, coached by Joel Quenneville, comes in with strong postseason performance. They have a 3-1 record and are on a three-game winning streak. On the other side, the Oilers, led by Kris Knoblauch, have a 1-3 postseason record and are looking to bounce back from a three-game losing streak.

Ducks vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -169, Anaheim Ducks +144

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have been strong in the postseason. They have scored 20 goals, which is the highest among teams. Their power play has also been effective, with six goals ranking them second.

Jackson LaCombe has been a key player for the Ducks. He has contributed with one goal and seven points in four games. Mikael Granlund also stands out, having scored two goals and made four assists.

Lukas Dostal has been the go-to goalie for the Ducks. He has played in all four games, securing three wins. Dostal has made 108 saves and allowed 15 goals.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a tough postseason so far. They lost their last three games against the Anaheim Ducks. In these games, they scored a total of 11 goals but gave up 17.

The Oilers’ top skaters have shown strong performances. Kasperi Kapanen leads with four goals in four games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have also been key players with multiple points each.

In goal, Connor Ingram has played three games with one win. He made 79 saves but allowed 14 goals. Tristan Jarry played one game, saving 34 shots but allowing four goals.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the Anaheim Ducks with a moneyline of -169. The Ducks have strong skater stats, leading in goals and assists, but the Oilers have already secured a win in the postseason. Considering the Oilers’ recent performance, picking them to win straight up seems reasonable.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.5. The Ducks and Oilers have combined for high goal stats in the postseason, with the Ducks at 20 goals and the Oilers at 15. Given these numbers, betting on the over at 6.5 could be a good choice.