Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/25

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The Edmonton Oilers head to the Honda Center to take on the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL regular-season game. The Oilers hold a record of 28-22-8, while the Ducks stand at 30-23-3. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Both teams are part of the Western Pacific Division. Edmonton, coached by Kris Knoblauch, ranks 2nd in the division. Anaheim, led by Joel Quenneville, ranks 4th. This game is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in the conference.

Oilers vs Ducks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers Puck Line -1.5 (+204), Anaheim Ducks Puck Line +1.5 (-257), Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -117, Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine -102, Over/Under 6.5 (-122/-101)

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a challenging stretch in recent games. They lost to the Calgary Flames by one, with a score of 4-3. Leon Draisaitl scored two goals, and Evan Bouchard added three assists in that game.

In their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Oilers lost by three, with a score of 5-2. They managed to get 36 shots on goal but struggled on the power play. Jake Walman and Kasperi Kapanen each scored one goal in this game.

The Oilers’ season has seen strong performances from key players. Connor McDavid leads with 96 points, while Leon Draisaitl has contributed 80 points. Goalie Tristan Jarry has played 25 games, securing 15 wins for the team.

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have shown a mix of results in recent games. They secured a win against the Seattle Kraken with a score of 4-2. In that game, Jackson LaCombe and Jansen Harkins each provided two assists.

In a prior game, the Ducks won against the Vegas Golden Knights, finishing 4-3. Chris Kreider led the scoring with two goals. The team showed strong defensive play with 16 blocks.

Despite losing to the Edmonton Oilers, the Ducks put up four goals. Mikael Granlund scored three goals in that game. The team managed to score three power play goals against the Oilers.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are slightly favored with a MoneyLine of -117 against the Anaheim Ducks at -102. Edmonton has strong offensive stats, ranking 2nd in goals and 1st in power play goals. This gives them an edge over Anaheim, who ranks 13th in goals. The projected score is Edmonton 4, Anaheim 3. Therefore, the pick is for Edmonton to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.5. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Edmonton ranking high in goals and Anaheim not far behind. Neither team has recorded a shutout this season, which suggests goals will be scored. The projected total score is 7. Thus, the recommendation is to take the over at -122.