Surprising Oilers Have the Ducks on the Ropes

The Anaheim Ducks boast a ton of playoff experience and the Edmonton Oilers haven’t been in the postseason in a decade. It hasn’t mattered so far in the conference semifinals series, as the Oil possess a 2-0 lead ahead of Sunday’s Game 2 in Alberta. Sportsbooks opened the Oilers as -140 home favorites with a total of 5.

Shark Bites
  • The UNDER is 5-2-2 in the last 9 meetings.
  • The Oilers are 11-1 in their last 12 home games.
  • The Ducks are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.

After going 15-0-3, the five-time reigning Pacific Division champions have been completely outplayed by the young Oilers. Edmonton goaltender Cam Talbot has turned aside 126 of 134 shots en route to winning five in a row. The netminder has allowed one goal or fewer in four of the last seven games.

Ducks goaltender John Gibson rebounded from a four-goal showing in the series opener by stopping 21 shots in Game 2, but he did allow his ninth power-play goal of the playoffs. Anaheim has lost all seven playoff series in which it lost the first two games, so they’ll be in tough to buck that trend going forward.

UNDER bettors are laughing all the way to the bank when these teams collide in Edmonton, as the UNDER is 4-1-1 in the last six contests between the Oilers and Ducks in Canada.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Edmonton sat as -134 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.

Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3-2.8 result in favor of the Oilers today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Edmonton will face the 50-25-13 Ducks. In totals betting, the Oilers are 35-46-9 in over under betting so far this season while the Anaheim Ducks are 30-38-20. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs Anaheim injuries news.

The Ducks - Oilers odds would favor the Oilers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Edmonton is rated No. 2 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Anaheim is at No. 9.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Edmonton's No. 8-ranked offense, averaging 2.96 goals per game, against a Ducks defense that ranks No. 4 at 2.45 goals allowed. The Oilers power play is averaging 22.22% while the Ducks defense kills off 83.01% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

 

Betting Trends
  • Anaheim is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
  • Anaheim is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
  • Anaheim is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
  • Anaheim is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
  • Edmonton is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
  • Edmonton is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
  • Edmonton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
  • Edmonton is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Anaheim at Edmonton, Wednesday, May 3rd

The UNDER is 5-2-2 in the last 9 meetings. The Oilers are 11-1 in their last 12 home games.home The Ducks are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.away
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