Edmonton at Anaheim Game 5 NHL Playoffs Preview & Betting Odds

With the series tied at 2 games each, the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks will meet up Friday for a pivotal Game 5. The Edmonton Oilers won the first two games of the series, but the Ducks have bounced back with two straight wins to tie the series. The Ducks are the top team out of the Pacific Division.

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The Edmonton Oilers took care of the San Jose Sharks in the first round, and are looking to get to the Western Conference Finals. The Oilers finished second in the Pacific Division. The winner of this series will take on the winner of the Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues series. The Anaheim Ducks are -112 in this game.

Edmonton at Anaheim Game 5 NHL Playoffs Preview & Betting Odds

When: Friday May 5th, 2017 Where: Honda Center; Anaheim, CA TV: NBCSN, SN, TVAS Radio: Edmonton / Anaheim Stream Option: NHL.tv NHL Odds: Anaheim Ducks -112

Why Bet on Edmonton Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers had been hot, until heading back home. The Oilers allowed 10 goals in 2 games and lost both to the Ducks. The Oilers scored the first two goals of the game on Wednesday, including two in the first period. Connor McDavid scored his fourth of the postseason late in the second to go up 2-0. McDavid was the only player in the league to finish with 100 points this season. The Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot had to turn away 35 shots in the game, and allowed the 4 goals. He is now 6-4 in the postseason.

Why Bet on Anaheim Ducks?

The Anaheim Ducks are back. The Ducks did not look good in the two losses at the Honda Center. The Ducks rolled through the first round; winning all four games against the Calgary Flames. Anaheim on Wednesday saw Ryan Getzlaf record his 6th and 7th of the postseason, and he also added an assist. Jakob Silfverberg scored the goal to win the game, just 0:45 into overtime. The win was anchored by the solid goaltending of John Gibson. The 23 year old turned away 29 shots, and won his 5th game of the season. Gibson went 25-16- 9 during the regular season, with a 2.22 GAA.

Betting Score & Prediction

The Anaheim Ducks have all the momentum right now. The Ducks have already lost two games at home in this series, and they are lucky to be tied in this series. Look for another strong performance from the Ducks here. Anaheim cannot afford to get behind 2-0 again, plus blowing a late third period lead. The Ducks are going to win this game. This series is going to head back to Edmonton, with the Oilers with their backs to the walls. The final bet for this Game 5 between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks is the Ducks -112 over the Oilers.