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Apr 20, 2026 , 08:05 AM ET
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Connor McDavid steps up his play in the postseason, and we like his chances at kicking things off right against the Ducks tonight.
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Connor McDavid o1.5 Points (-130)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) warms up before the game against the Anaheim Ducks
Connor McDavid was on fire to end the regular season, and I expect him to pick up where he left off and litter the stat sheet as he activates playoff mode.
Find out why with my Ducks vs. Oilers predictions and free NHL picks on Monday, April 20.
Ducks vs Oilers Game 1 prediction
Who will win Ducks vs Oilers Game 1?
Ducks vs Oilers best bet: Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points (-130)
Connor McDavid has averaged 1.56 points per game over the course of his playoff career, and a plus matchup against the Anaheim Ducks will allow him to go Over his 1.5 point total once again.
He was 3-0 to the Over this season against Anaheim, collecting two points in each of the three games.
The Edmonton Oilers superstar has actually gone Over tonight’s points total in four straight meetings against Anaheim, averaging 2.3 points per game over the last 10 contests between these two clubs.
Considering the Ducks were struggling to keep pucks out of the net down the stretch with an .851 team save percentage, it should be another high-scoring night for the Oilers and their captain.
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Ducks vs Oilers Game 1 same-game parlay
I’ll also take Evan Bouchard to record an assist tonight. He went Over 0.5 assists in 17 of the final 23 games and has an apple in 11 straight meetings with Anaheim.
The Oilers went 3-0 to the Over on their team total against the Ducks this season, averaging 5.3 goals per contest. Additionally, Anaheim struggled in its own end down the stretch, allowing four or more goals in eight of its last 10 games.
Ducks vs Oilers SGP
Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points
Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists
Oilers team total Over 3.5
Ducks vs Oilers odds for Game 1
Moneyline: Ducks +140 | Oilers -160
Puck Line: Ducks +1.5 (-160) | Oilers -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-130) | Under 6.5 (+110)
Ducks vs Oilers trend
The Edmonton Oilers have covered the Puck Line in 10 of their last 11 games (+11.30 Units / 65% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Ducks vs. Oilers.
How to watch Ducks vs Oilers Game 1
Location
Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
Date
Monday, April 20, 2026
Puck drop
10:00 p.m. ET
TV
Sportsnet, ESPN2
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A graduate of Centennial College’s Sports Journalism program, Mike has also contributed to the Canadian Baseball Network, FanSided, and The Hockey News.
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