The Anaheim Ducks (16-17-4) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (22-12-3) on Friday, January 3rd. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on ESPN+. The Oilers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Ducks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.

Ducks vs Oilers

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Anaheim’s record dropped to 16-17-4 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

The Ducks allowed the first four goals before getting on the board. Brock McGinn scored at 9:44 in the third period, and Mason McTavish added another with just 4 seconds left in the game.

The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 victory over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 22-12-3. The Oilers entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Four different players scored for the Oilers, who led 2-0 before Calgary tied it up. Zach Hyman broke the tie with a goal at 9:50 in the third period, and Edmonton added an empty-netter to secure the win.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

Anaheim’s offense fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season at 9:44 in the third period, while Mason McTavish added his second goal on a power play with just 4 seconds left in the game.

Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season on McTavish’s goal, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.

Oilers Offense Breakdown

Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal of the season. The Oilers scored twice in the first period, with Jeff Skinner adding his 3rd goal. Zach Hyman, who had 3 shots on goal, scored his 3rd goal on a power play in the third period.

Mattias Janmark capped the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season. Draisaitl also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the year. The Oilers had 10 giveaways in the game.

Anaheim Team Defense

Defensively, the Ducks will need to improve after giving up four goals to the Blackhawks, including the first three of the game. Two of those came on the power play, and the defense also conceded another late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%.

Edmonton Team Defense

Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Oilers secure a 4-2 win over the Flames. Edmonton’s defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 19 hits. The Oilers gave up the tying goal at 4:28 into the 3rd period but didn’t allow another, leading to a 4-2 victory.

Ducks vs Oilers Trends

• Through their last ten road games, Anaheim has an puck line record of just 8-2. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Across their last three home contests, Edmonton has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 3 goals per game.
• As the betting underdog, the Oilers have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
• As the betting favorite, the Ducks have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Ducks vs Oilers Prediction

When it comes to a straight moneyline bet, look no further than the Oilers. Nevertheless, given the payout of -435, you could also think about incorporating this bet into a parlay.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Ducks to cover. Even if the Oilers win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Ducks should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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