Ducks vs. Oilers prediction: Why Edmonton is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [3/28/2026]

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Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL prediction for Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Rogers Place on Saturday, with puck drop at 3:30 PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Oilers as the most likely winner of the Ducks vs. Oilers game.

This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Ducks vs. Oilers prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Ducks and Oilers, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Oilers a 58% chance of defeating the Ducks.

According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.

 

Ducks vs. Oilers odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Ducks Oilers
Puck Line +1.5 (-180) -1.5 (+164)
Moneyline +125 -146
Total o7 (-102) u7 (-118)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Ducks vs. Oilers picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type Pick Bet Now
Puck Line Oilers -1.5 +164
Moneyline Oilers -146
Total Under 7 -118

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Oilers -1.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

 

Ducks vs. Oilers player props

Who will score a goal in Ducks vs. Oilers?

According to our model, Zach Hyman is most likely to score an anytime goal in Ducks vs. Oilers.

Our projections give Hyman a 43.5% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Place, while the star is an 8.6% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Anaheim Ducks

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Cutter Gauthier 33.0%
Chris Kreider 30.2%
Leo Carlsson 29.5%
Ryan Poehling 24.6%
Alex Killorn 24.2%

Edmonton Oilers

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Zach Hyman 43.5%
Connor McDavid 42.7%
Jack Roslovic 27.4%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 27.1%
Evan Bouchard 23.6%

First goal scorer predictions

Anaheim Ducks

Player First Goal Probability
Cutter Gauthier 5.8%
Leo Carlsson 5.2%
Chris Kreider 5.0%
Ryan Poehling 4.4%
Alex Killorn 4.3%

Edmonton Oilers

Player First Goal Probability
Zach Hyman 8.6%
Connor McDavid 8.5%
Evan Bouchard 4.6%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 4.5%
Jack Roslovic 4.4%

Ducks vs. Oilers game-day updates and essential details

Saturday's action between the Oilers and Ducks at Rogers Place is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM ET.

Conclusion

We predict the Oilers, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks on Saturday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Ducks vs. Oilers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.

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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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