11-20-3 | December 15, 2013, 08:00 PM | Honda Center | 22-7-5 |
Anaheim will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Edmonton Oilers pay a visit to Honda Center.
The Oilers will try to spoil to the party on Sunday; they are 11-20-3 this season, while the Ducks are 22-7-5. Edmonton is 18-15-1 on the totals; Anaheim is 17-15-2.
View Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Odds and Stats.
On the Sportsbook NHL line for this matchup, Anaheim sat as -210 Favorite over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here, it's the No. 4-ranked Ducks and the No. 18-rated Oilers in this matchup.
Last time out for Edmonton, they were a 4-0 loser as they battled the Canucks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at -210 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Anaheim, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Wild at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Ducks at -130 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Anaheim's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.18 goals per game, against a Oilers defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.44 goals allowed. The Ducks power play is averaging 16.96% while the Oilers defense kills off 81.36% of their penalties.
Next up:
Edmonton at Los Angeles, Tuesday, December 17th
Anaheim at Detroit, Tuesday, December 17th