Oilers have not been doing much at home and their playoff hopes are dwindling but they could try and play spoiler against a Ducks team tonight that sits seven back of the eighth playoff spot in the West.
Anaheim is 2-3 in its past five and has
1 over with 10 unders in their past 11. The Ducks have played just 2 overs in
their past 16 games and six consecutive unders at home. Anaheim is 4-1-1 at home
during that stretch, outscoring opponents 14-12 for an overall average of 4.33
goals per game.
I think the money line is a bit high
for my liking but it’s also high for a good reason. Ducks stats are skewed by
bad start but the team’s really bought into Boudreau’s system past two months and
the contrast is startling.
Dec: 3.54 GPG allowed (tied for
worst in league with TB)
Jan: 1.75 GPG allowed (third best
behind STL and LAK)
Feb: 2.20 GPG allowed (9th
best overall)
The Ducks are 10-2-1 in their past
13 home games with just two of the wins coming in OT. Jonas Hiller is 8-2 in 10
starts vs. the Oilers, posting a 1.88 goals against average and he’ll square
off against Nikolai Khabibulin, who is just 4-10-1 on the road this year and
12-16-2 lifetime vs. the Ducks.
The Ducks can’t afford to let this
opportunity slip away and if they play smart, disciplined hockey this is a
solid spot to back them in regulation.
I'm down for a 3x bet on the Ducks -.5 (even) in 60 mins.
GL!
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