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Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Game Preview
The Anaheim Ducks visit the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Puck drop is set for 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Anaheim comes in at 28-21-3, riding a seven-game winning streak that flipped the tone of their season fast. Edmonton is 26-19-8 and sitting second in the Pacific, still dangerous, still capable of turning a game into a track meet in about three shifts.
This one has a clear “heat check” feel. Anaheim just got a huge overtime win in Calgary behind a Beckett Sennecke hat trick, and the Ducks suddenly look like a team that expects goals to come. Edmonton is coming off a 6-5 win over Washington where Evan Bouchard put up six points, which is ridiculous even by modern NHL standards. It also tells you what kind of game the Oilers are comfortable playing.
The market leans Edmonton at home with the Oilers around -255 on the moneyline and Anaheim around +206. The total is 7.0, with the Under slightly juiced, and the puck line is basically asking if Anaheim can keep it within one against an offense that can score in waves.
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Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always monitor updated prices and shop numbers throughout the day using the latest NHL odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | +206 | +1.5 (-120) | O 7.0 (-105) / U 7.0 (-120) |
| Edmonton Oilers | -255 | -1.5 (-102) | O 7.0 (-105) / U 7.0 (-120) |
Anaheim Ducks Betting Form
Anaheim’s season has been a bit of a roller coaster, but the current run is real. Seven straight wins after a long winless skid is not something you fake, and the biggest change is that they’re finishing. They’ve gotten goals from different spots, and the games have stayed open enough that their skill guys can keep attacking instead of protecting a one-goal lead for 25 minutes.
The concern is availability and how that affects the top of the lineup. If you’re missing multiple forwards, you can still win games, but the margin thins when you’re trading chances with Edmonton. Anaheim can absolutely hang in a high-scoring game, but it helps a lot if the power play and top six are intact so they can answer back when the Oilers inevitably get a push.
For recent results and team trends, the Anaheim Ducks stats and results page is the quick check. Availability matters here, so monitor the Anaheim Ducks injury report before puck drop.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Form
Edmonton is still Edmonton. The ceiling is as high as anyone’s, and when Connor McDavid is creating and the supporting cast is converting, the Oilers can make a decent opponent look like it can’t defend. The Washington game was a perfect example. Six goals, lots of pace, and Bouchard basically running the entire night from the back end.
The one thing that matters for betting, though, is the crease. Edmonton’s goalie usage has been in flux, and the most recent game included an in-game pull that sounded partly performance-related and partly “we need to change the feel of the game.” That’s not something you ignore when the total is 7.0. It doesn’t mean Edmonton can’t win. It just means the path to an Under gets narrower if the game turns chaotic again.
If you want the clean snapshot of home form and recent results, the Edmonton Oilers schedule and stats page helps. And because lineup and goalie clarity can swing both the side and total, monitor the Edmonton Oilers injury report.
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup Breakdown
This matchup is basically a pacing question. Anaheim has been playing with confidence and pushing offense, but Edmonton is the kind of team that dares you to trade. If the Ducks get loose with the puck at the blue lines, Edmonton will turn that into rush chances. That’s where games go from “pretty even” to “why is it 4-1 already” in a hurry.
At five-on-five, I’m watching whether Anaheim can hold up in the middle of the ice. The Ducks have enough speed to get in behind Edmonton’s defense, but they can’t live in a game where they’re constantly defending second waves after broken clears. Edmonton’s best looks often come after the first shot, when coverage gets scrambled and the puck is bouncing around the slot.
Special teams can also swing the total here. Edmonton’s power play is always a threat, and Anaheim’s recent games have been trending toward higher totals anyway. A couple early penalties can turn this into a game where 7.0 feels more like a challenge than a barrier. If you want a sharper framework for translating pace, special teams, and goalie uncertainty into side and total bets, the NHL betting guide is useful. And if you like thinking about how market pricing shifts as teams heat up and expectations change, the Stanley Cup betting guide helps with that broader lens.
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Predictions and Best Bets
My first lean is Edmonton on the moneyline. The number is expensive, but it makes sense. Edmonton is at home, their top-end offense is peaking, and Anaheim is stepping into a game environment that can punish one bad period more than most opponents can. If the Ducks try to trade chances for 60 minutes, I think Edmonton eventually wins that math.
The more interesting decision is the total. A 7.0 is a big number, so you need a reason to bet into it. I think the case for the Over is pretty straightforward: Anaheim has been playing in higher-event games, Edmonton can score in bunches, and the Oilers’ goalie situation has been volatile enough that I’m not eager to assume a calm, low-scoring script. The case for the Under is basically “goalies stand tall and the coaches clamp down,” which can happen, but it’s not where I want my money unless we get strong confirmation that both teams are set up to play a more controlled game.
I also don’t mind Anaheim +1.5 as a secondary look at the right price because a hot team can stay stubborn, and a 4-3 type result is very live in a game like this. But my main position is still Edmonton. I trust their scoring more, and I trust them more at home when the game gets messy.
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Best Bet: Edmonton Oilers moneyline (-255).
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