Why are the Ducks favored to upset Oilers in NHL game?
The Ducks have won their last game 5-4 and are on a hot streak with Cutter Gauthier scoring a hat trick, while the Oilers are coming off a shootout loss and are heavy favorites. Odds show the Ducks at +155 and the Oilers at -188, indicating market perception of a possible upset.
What happened
- Earlier
Ducks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Tuesday, with Cutter Gauthier recording a hat trick [1]
- Earlier
Oilers fell 4-3 in a shootout to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, ending their three-game win streak [1]
- 6 Nov, 06:30 UTC
Projected lineups show the Ducks keeping the same forwards and the Oilers using the same skaters, while backup Levi is expected to dress after sitting out six games [1]
What you need to know
Ducks have won their last game and are on a three-game winning streak with strong power‑play efficiency.
Oilers are heavy favorites at -188 moneyline despite a recent shootout loss.
Odds suggest the Ducks (+155) offer value as road underdogs with fresh legs after a short travel turnaround.
It is not confirmed whether the Ducks will alter their lineup for this game, nor if backup goaltender Levi will be fully healthy after his six‑game absence.
Background
The Ducks opened their three-game Canadian swing with a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, highlighted by Cutter Gauthier’s second straight hat trick and a 10‑for‑12 power‑play performance that lifted them to the top of the NHL in power‑play efficiency.
The Oilers, winners of 11 of 16 games this season, entered the matchup after a 4-3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils, while forward Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins became the franchise’s all‑time games played leader, and Connor McDavid extended his season‑opening point streak to 16 games.
Questions people ask
Why are the Ducks considered a good upset pick?
Because they are on a winning streak, have strong recent offensive production, and the odds (+155) suggest the market undervalues them compared to the heavy favorite Oilers.
What does the odds line indicate about the game?
The moneyline shows the Oilers as -188 favorites and the Ducks as +155 underdogs, implying the bookmakers expect Edmonton to win but see value in a potential Ducks victory.
Where this came from
[1] nhl.com
Ducks at Oilers projected lineups
Preview image from nhl.com
[2] sports.yahoo.com
Ducks vs Oilers Prediction, Pick, NHL Odds for Thursday, November 5
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[3] sportsnet.ca
Why you should lean Ducks for upset over Oilers, Flyers over Rangers
[4] cbssports.com
Cutter Gauthier, red-hot Ducks visit Connor McDavid and Oilers
Preview image from cbssports.com
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