Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Apr 30)
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Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Apr 30)

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
Moneyline PickEdmonton Oilers
Player PropKasperi Kapanen over 0.5 goals
Same Game ParlayOver 5.5 goals + Leon Draisaitl over 1.5 points + Connor McDavid over 0.5 assists
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Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Main Match Info

Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Moneyline Prediction

The Oilers had their back against the wall in a win-or-go-home Game 5 on Tuesday, and the team responded with a 4-1 victory. That win was far from easy, and Edmonton were effective rather than dominant.

The Ducks actually led in shots 30 to 20, yet couldn’t overcome the same defensive woes that plagued them in the regular season, where they allowed 3.51 goals per game.

Anaheim now need to deliver a near-perfect performance, which feels unlikely. With them overachieving defensively, McDavid having a slow series, and the Oilers still not fully clicking on offence, a performance like Game 5 was due.

A regression to the norm on Edmonton’s side was far more likely than seeing Anaheim dominate once again, especially on the road, where the Oilers are a tough team to beat.

The Oilers are expected to stick with Connor Ingram between the pipes despite his numbers, as he’s posted a 3.77 GAA with an .878 save percentage through four playoff starts.

The Ducks pulled Lukas Dostal early in Game 5 after he allowed three goals on nine shots, and while Ville Husso looked decent in relief (10 saves on 11 shots), a change in net isn’t expected. Dostal is a risky option, as he’s allowed 18 goals on 132 shots over five outings this postseason.

Neither team have a dominant edge in the goaltending department, so there’s a high chance that offences will be the driving factor once again. In that scenario, the Oilers are better equipped to make a difference, so we’re backing them to win Game 6 and force a decisive Game 7 back at Rogers Place.

Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Player Prop

Even though Draisaitl and McDavid are the ones who should carry the offensive load for the Oilers, the biggest beneficiary of that duo has been Kasperi Kapanen, who leads Edmonton in the series with four goals.

The winger went pointless in his previous outing, but he’s a good bet to find the back of the net in Game 6, especially if the Ducks focus their efforts on slowing down the Draisaitl-McDavid duo.

Kapanen has registered 14 shots on goal in the series, but not more than two in any of the last four games.

Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Same Game Parlay

We’re anchoring our three-leg parlay with a high-scoring outcome. Game 5 in Edmonton was the first time in this series that the line of over 5.5 goals wasn’t hit, but that shouldn’t repeat here.

Neither the Oilers nor the Ducks have reliable goaltending, and with the stakes being high, expect the offences to take central stage here.

Edmonton must win to avoid elimination, and for that, they’ll need their star duo of Draisaitl and McDavid to be at their best. Both combined for four points in Game 5, and they should be ready to lead the charge again as they seem to be playing better and better.

Draisaitl has recorded nine points in the playoffs (three goals, six helpers), while McDavid has six points in his last three appearances (one goal, five assists).

Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Team News

Anaheim Ducks Team News

The Ducks will wait to determine the availability of Radko Gudas and Ross Johnston, as both are dealing with lower-body injuries. However, even if they suit up, neither is expected to play a major role in this pivotal Game 6.

Expect minimal lineup changes from Anaheim. They’ve competed better than expected and are just 60 minutes away from pulling off an upset. The Ducks should continue to rely on key contributors like Connor Gauthier (three goals) and blueliner Jackson LaCombe (eight points).

Edmonton Oilers Team News

The Oilers are also unlikely to make major changes, aside from the potential return of Adam Henrique, who’s day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Most of the lines should remain intact, with Draisaitl (nine points) leading the way while McDavid works through what has been a relatively quiet series by his standards. He has six points in five outings, below his regular-season pace of 1.68 points per game.

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