Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 3 on 4/24

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The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks are set for Game 3 in their playoff series. The series is tied 1-1, making this game important for both teams. The game will take place at Honda Center on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on TNT.

Edmonton, led by Coach Kris Knoblauch, finished the regular season with a 41-41 record. They are coming off a win in their last ten games with a record of 6-4. Anaheim, coached by Joel Quenneville, had a 43-39 record in the regular season. The Ducks have had a rough last ten games, going 2-8, but they won their last game.

Oilers vs Ducks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -131, Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine +112

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a mixed start in the postseason. They won Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 4-3. However, they lost Game 2, falling 6-4 to the Ducks. The Oilers have scored a total of eight goals in these two games.

Leon Draisaitl and Kasperi Kapanen have been key players for the Oilers so far. Draisaitl has scored one goal and assisted on three others. Kapanen has scored two goals and provided one assist. They both have contributed to the team’s eight postseason goals.

In the regular season, the Oilers ranked high in goals and power-play goals. They were sixth in goals scored with 282 and second in power-play goals with 68. Goalie Connor Ingram has been in net for the Oilers in the postseason, making 47 saves across the two games against the Ducks.

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks recently played two postseason games against the Edmonton Oilers. In the first game, they lost 4-3 but bounced back in the second game with a 6-4 win. Cutter Gauthier was a standout player in the win, scoring two goals and adding an assist.

During the regular season, the Ducks scored 265 goals, ranking 11th in the league. They also fired 2526 shots on goal, which was the third-highest total. Their defense needs improvement, as they allowed 269 goals, placing them 23rd in goals against.

Lukas Dostal is the primary goalie for the Ducks, with 56 regular season games played. He achieved 30 wins but did not record any shutouts. In the postseason, he played in both games, making 63 saves with eight goals against.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are the favorite with a MoneyLine of -131 against the Anaheim Ducks at +112. Edmonton has strong offensive stats, ranking 6th in goals and 2nd in power play goals. The Oilers’ postseason record is 1-0, while the Ducks are 0-1. The projected score is Edmonton 4, Anaheim 3. Pick the Oilers to win.

The total for the game is set at 6.5. Edmonton’s regular season saw them scoring high, with 282 goals, while Anaheim had 265. Both teams have shown they can score, but their defenses are not the strongest. The projected total score is 7. Choose the over at -159.