Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Prediction for Thursday November 5, 2026

The Anaheim Ducks will be on the road Thursday night for a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers inside Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET, with coverage available on ESPN+. Anaheim comes into Thursday night 7-7-1 this season, having won three of its last five games, including two in a row. The Edmonton Oilers return home Thursday as one of the best teams in the NHL at 11-2-3 this season, having won three of their last five games following a shootout loss to New Jersey last time out that ended a three-game winning streak. Edmonton is a big -185 home favorite in this game. Anaheim is a +154, and the total is 6.5. Keep up with our NHL Picks.

Anaheim hunts 3 straight

The Anaheim Ducks offense is averaging 3.5 goals on 25 shots per game this season, and they've scored 16 goals across their last three wins. Defensively, Anaheim has had their issues, giving up 3.79 goals on 27.6 shots per game this season, but they've given up seven total goals across their last two victories. Leo Carlsson is leading the Anaheim offense this season with 22 points and 17 assists. Jackson LaCombe is second on the team with 17 points, and Beckett Sennecke is third on the roster with 16 points. Cutter Gauthier is fourth on the team with 15 points this year, and he leads Anaheim with 10 goals scored. Laurent Brossoit did just enough in the net for Anaheim in their last outing, giving up four goals on 23 shots to post an .826 save percentage. Cutter Gauthier led the offense, posting a hat trick on six shots in just over 18.5 minutes. Mikael Granlund added one goal and two assists, while Leo Carlsson chipped in one goal on two shots.

Key Injury Report for Anaheim:

• AJ Greer (IR) - Nov 11
• Troy Terry (IR-LT) - Nov 8
• Ian Moore (IR) - Nov 8
• Ryan Poehling (IR) - Nov 25

Edmonton looks for the home win

The Edmonton Oilers offense is averaging 4.20 goals on 25.9 shots per game this season. Defensively, Edmonton has been just as strong, allowing 2.87 goals on 26.3 shots per game, though they have given up four goals in each of their last two losses. Connor McDavid is leading the Edmonton offense this season with 40 points and a team-high 31 assists. Leon Draisaitl is second on the roster with 29 points, and he leads the team with 13 goals. Evan Bouchard is third on the team with 28 points, and Vasily Podkolzin is fourth on the team with 14 points. Tristan Jarry struggled in the net for Edmonton last time out, giving up three goals on 34 shots to post a .912 save percentage before the loss in the shootout. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evan Bouchard led the show for the Edmonton offense last time out with one goal and one assist each. Leon Draisaitl chipped into the Edmonton offense with one goal on four shots.

Key Injury Report for Edmonton:

• Isaac Howard (Out) - Nov 17
• Zach Hyman (IR) - Nov 7
• Devon Levi (IR) - Nov 9
• Alec Regula (IR-LT) - Nov 21
• Matt Savoie (IR - LT) - Nov 24

Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Prediction

Pick: Edmonton Oilers -185

Edmonton has the offensive talent necessary to take control of this matchup against Anaheim. Connor McDavid remains one of the most dangerous players in hockey because of his speed, playmaking ability, and ability to create scoring opportunities in transition. Leon Draisaitl gives Edmonton another elite offensive weapon capable of taking over a game. Anaheim has the young talent to compete and should generate opportunities of its own, but the Ducks could struggle to contain Edmonton's top offensive players throughout the night. Look for the Oilers to establish control offensively and secure the victory on home ice.

Total Pick: Over 6.5

Both teams have the offensive weapons necessary to turn this matchup into a high-scoring affair. Edmonton should generate plenty of quality scoring chances against Anaheim, especially when McDavid and Draisaitl are on the ice. The Ducks have enough speed and young offensive talent to take advantage of Edmonton's defensive lapses and contribute to the scoring. Anaheim's willingness to push the pace could also create additional opportunities for the Oilers in transition. Expect both teams to find success offensively, with Edmonton leading the charge in a game that finishes over the total.

Final Picks: Edmonton Oilers -185 and Over 6.5