Ducks vs Oilers Prediction and NHL Tips - 1 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 1, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Dec 31, 2023, 1:22PM

The Anaheim Ducks will take on the favoured Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at Honda Center on Monday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Ducks vs Oilers game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Ducks vs Oilers

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Anaheim-Edmonton NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 65% chance of winning against the Ducks at Honda Center.

More: Ducks vs Oilers Match Centre

Ducks vs Oilers: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NHL game at Honda Center are listed here:

Head to Head: Ducks $3.05, Oilers $1.48
Line: Ducks +1.5 ($1.81), Oilers -1.5 ($2.19)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.77, Under $2.22

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Ducks at $3.05 and the Oilers at $1.48.

The Ducks are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Oilers, with odds of $1.81 currently available at Betfair.

For the favourite Oilers (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.19.

The Over/Under for Ducks vs Oilers sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.77 and odds for the Under at $2.22.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.

The best site for placing bets on the Ducks vs Oilers game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Ducks vs Oilers: Best Bets

Head to Head: Anaheim at $3.05 with Betfair (1.9% edge)
Line: Ducks +1.5 at $1.81 with Betfair (56% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.22 with Betfair (1.8% edge)

These Ducks vs Oilers betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Ducks to win is our recommended option because of the 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.22) that are available from Betfair.

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Ducks vs Oilers: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Anaheim vs Edmonton on Monday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Ducks vs Oilers: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Ducks vs Oilers? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Ducks vs Oilers.

McDavid has a 10.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Oilers star has a 49.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Ducks First Goal Scorer Tips

Adam Henrique: 6.1% probability
Frank Vatrano: 5.2% probability
Alex Killorn: 4.9% probability
Mason McTavish: 4.7% probability
Trevor Zegras: 3.9% probability

Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips

Connor McDavid: 10.6% probability
Leon Draisaitl: 8.2% probability
Zach Hyman: 7.9% probability
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 5.9% probability
Evan Bouchard: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Ducks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Adam Henrique: 33.1% probability
Frank Vatrano: 30.1% probability
Mason McTavish: 27.5% probability
Alex Killorn: 27.5% probability
Trevor Zegras: 24.4% probability

Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Connor McDavid: 49.5% probability
Leon Draisaitl: 44.0% probability
Zach Hyman: 41.0% probability
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 31.3% probability
Evan Bouchard: 24.0% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Anaheim vs Edmonton match-up at Honda Center.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Ducks vs Oilers: Preview

The game between the Ducks and Oilers at Honda Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Monday.

Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers
Date: Monday 1 January 2023
Time: 12:00pm AEDT
Venue: Honda Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Anaheim vs Edmonton predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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