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\nApr 24, 2026 , 06:36 PM ET<\/p>\n
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DiStefano’s prediction: Expect Mattias Ekholm to find the sheet tonight. <\/p>\n
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Edmonton Oilers defensemen Mattias Ekholm (14) carries the puck.<\/p>\n
Edmonton Oilers blueliner Mattias Ekholm has a point in both games so far in this series, and I\u2019m expecting him to continue that trend when they face the Anaheim Ducks tonight in Game 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Find out more with my Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks predictions and NHL picks<\/a> for Friday, April 24.\u00a0<\/p>\n UPDATE:\u00a0Added a prediction for who will win tonight.<\/p>\n Oilers vs Ducks Game 3 prediction Oilers: I\u2019m taking the Edmonton Oilers to regroup and win Game 3 on the road, priced at\u00a0 -130. Honestly, the Oilers -1.5 puck line might be the better play at +170, considering they\u2019ve covered the line in 10 of their last 13 games.<\/p>\n The Oilers have been the better team analytically through two games; they just need Connor McDavid to snap out of his slump here tonight, which I do expect to happen. McDavid hasn\u2019t gone three games without a point all season. His breakout should be all the power Edmonton needs l to win Game 3 tonight.\u00a0<\/p>\n Oilers vs Ducks best bet: Mattias Ekholm Over 0.5 points (+155)<\/p>\n Mattias Ekholm<\/a> 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019m expecting a fair amount of offense again in this game from both sides. We\u2019ve seen the total go Over the number in back-to-back games and in seven of the last 10 meetings between these two.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account The Edmonton Oilers<\/a> are 5-0 to the Over on their team total against the Anaheim Ducks<\/a> 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Edmonton hasn\u2019t been much better defensively either, giving up nine goals through two games this series. Overall, it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Oilers vs Ducks SGP<\/p>\n Mattias Ekholm Over 0.5 points Oilers vs Ducks Game 3 goal scorer pick
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<\/a>Oilers vs Ducks Game 3 same-game parlay<\/p>\n
\nOilers TT Over 3.5 goals
\nTotal Over 6.5<\/p>\n
\nLeon Draisaitl (+135)<\/p>\n