Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 2/17/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+185) Oilers (-230)

The Anaheim Ducks (23-17-9) are hitting the road to Rogers Place on Thursday where they will play the Edmonton Oilers (26-18-3). The moneyline on this game has the Ducks at +185 and the Oilers are sitting at -230. The over/under is set at 6.

The Anaheim Ducks will look to clean up some issues after taking a 4-3 defeat to the Kraken in their previous contest. Anaheim accrued 11 minutes in the box for this contest. The Ducks offense didn't overly impress in this defeat. Moreover, they had 2 power play opportunities and netted 1 goal. For the game, they converted 3 out of the 27 shots they attempted.

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Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Anaheim Ducks have racked up 141 goals (18th in pro hockey) this season and have allowed 137. For the season, the have a total of 55 points and their points % is .561. Anaheim has tallied 130 power play chances and they have tallied 33 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 25.38%. When playing at even strength, the Ducks have allowed the opponent to score 115 goals while having 108 as an offensive unit. Anaheim has taken 1,463 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.6%. The Ducks have had 1,622 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .916. Anaheim Ducks opponents have totaled 135 power play opportunities (19th in the NHL) and have scored 22 goals in those chances.

The man in net for this game is Anthony Stolarz. In his professional hockey career, Stolarz has 20 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .541. His save percentage currently sits at .915 for his 2,550 mins guarding the cage. Stolarz has seen 1,384 shots against him and has accrued 1,266 total saves. Opponents have tallied 118 goals versus Stolarz in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.78. He has compiled a record of 17-15-5 and he started in 37 games. Stolarz has taken the ice for 48 matchups throughout his NHL career.

When they took the ice last, Edmonton faced off against the Kings in a matchup where the Oilers notched a win by a tally of 5-2. They had 4 power play opportunities in this outing but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Oilers recorded 5 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they tried.

The Oilers have 116 goals at even strength and 35 goals (8th in the league) while on the power play. Edmonton has tried 1,574 shots (11th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.59%, while allowing the opposition 1,506 shots. On the season, the Edmonton Oilers have earned 151 goals, 55 points, as well as a points percentage of .585. They have a tally of 133 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 26.32%. They have a penalty kill rate of 78.01% on their opponents 141 power play chances, and their save percentage is 90.1%. They have permitted 149 goals to be scored by way of 118 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they were shorthanded.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Mike Smith in net. He has accounted for 17,371 stops out of the 19,049 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .912. Smith is sitting with a career record of 287-258-77 and has participated in 652 contests. He got the starting nod in 610 games and has been on the ice for 37,255 minutes. Smith's quality start rate is 53.1% and he has 324 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. Teams are averaging 2.70 goals/game and he has conceded 1,678 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game ATS?

Josh's Pick: Take Anaheim (+185)

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