Edmonton Oilers blueliner Mattias Ekholm has a point in both games so far in this series, and I’m expecting him to continue that trend when they face the Anaheim Ducks tonight in Game 3.
Find out why with my Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks predictions and NHL picks for Friday, April 24.
Oilers vs Ducks Game 3 prediction
Oilers vs Ducks best bet: Mattias Ekholm Over 0.5 points (+155)
Mattias Ekholm has found the stat sheet in both games so far in this series, which is why it was surprising to see him priced at +155 to record another point tonight.
I’m expecting a fair amount of offense again in this game from both sides. We’ve seen the total go Over the number in back-to-back games and in seven of the last 10 meetings between these two.
Ekholm has 11 points in those 10 games, going Over this total in five of the last six meetings, averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per game.
Oilers vs Ducks Game 3 same-game parlay
The Edmonton Oilers are 5-0 to the Over on their team total against the Anaheim Ducks this season, averaging 4.8 goals per contest. Additionally, Anaheim struggled defensively down the stretch, allowing four or more goals in 10 of their last 12 games, and owns an .856 team SV% over their last five outings.
Edmonton hasn’t been much better defensively either, giving up nine goals through two games this series. Overall, it’s been a high-event, high-scoring series, and I expect that trend to continue tonight, going Over the 6.5 goal total for the fifth time in the last six meetings between these two teams.
Oilers vs Ducks SGP
- Mattias Ekholm Over 0.5 points
- Oilers TT Over 3.5 goals
- Total Over 6.5
Oilers vs Ducks Game 3 goal scorer pick
Leon Draisaitl (+135)
I’ll roll with Leon Draisaitl as my anytime goal pick again tonight.
I feel he’ll always be underpriced at plus-money, especially in this type of matchup.
Not only does Draisaitl lead all NHLers with 42 playoff goals since 2021-22, but he has 17 goals in his last 18 games against the Ducks, including one in Game 2. I think he keeps this trend rolling tonight.
Oilers vs Ducks odds for Game 3
- Moneyline: Oilers -134 | Ducks +112
- Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 (+164) | Ducks +1.5 (-205)
- Over/Under: Over 7 | Under 7
Oilers vs Ducks trend
The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 20 of their last 25 away games (+19.90 Units / 62% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Oilers vs. Ducks.
How to watch Oilers vs Ducks Game 3
| Location | Honda Center, Anaheim, CA |
| Date | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet, TNT |
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