Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Ducks? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Oilers are favored in this Pacific division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.

EDMONTON OILERS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5

This game will be played at Honda Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.

WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:

  • With the Oilers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.
  • Take the Oilers on the moneyline
  • On the puck line, we like Ducks (+1.5)

Do the Oilers Have What it Takes on the Road?

So far this season, the Oilers have an overall record of 17-15-1. Currently, they are 8-9-0 on the road, and carry a four game road win streak into the game. Their current record places them 5th in the Western Pacific division and 12th in the Western conference.

When it came to the puck line, Edmonton heads in with a 14-19 record. On the road, their mark is 8-9 and their overall home performance is 6-10 vs. the puck line. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Edmonton is 6.8. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.7. The Oilers come in with an over/under record of 16-14-3.

In their last three road games, Edmonton has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.

Offensively, the Oilers come into the game at 3.5 goals per contest placing 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 10th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Oilers have 11-8 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 6-6.

The leading scorer for Edmonton’s offense is Zach Hyman. Coming into the game he has 20 goals, ranking 8th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hyman has 13 assists this season.

Entering the game, the Ducks’ defense ranks 24th in takeaways, averaging 5.9 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 12th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.1 goals per game.

Goalie Calvin Pickard gets the start and has made four starts this season. His record at this point is 2-2, and his save percentage is 0.3%.

Will the Ducks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

As they head into their game vs. the Oilers, the Ducks have a 13-22-0 record thus far. While playing at home, their record stands at 6-13-0, and they have 7-9-0 mark on the road. They are currently positioned 7th in the Western Pacific division and 14th in the Western conference.

Anaheim is 20-15 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 10-6 compared to 10-9 at home. Games involving Anaheim have an average of 5.9 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.3. In terms of their over/under performance, the Ducks come in with a record of 15-18-2.

When looking at their past three matchups at home, Anaheim has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.

When looking at their offense, the Ducks have an average of 2.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. Anaheim’s offense comes into the game ranked 18th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 15th in the NHL.

Anaheim’s leading scorer is Frank Vatrano. So far, he has 16 goals which is 27th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 9 assists so far.

Entering the game, the Ducks’ defense ranks 24th in takeaways, averaging 5.9 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 12th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.1 goals per game.

Goalie John Gibson comes into the game having made 22 starts this season. So far, his record is 7-14 and he has a save percentage of 0.87%.