Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes prediction 12-29-23 NHL Picks

The Arizona Coyotes look for a win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. The Anaheim Ducks look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Arizona Coyotes vs Anaheim Ducks prediction.

Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview 

The Arizona Coyotes beat the Sharks and Avalanche this week. The Arizona Coyotes are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring on 23 percent of their power play opportunities. Lawson Crouse leads Arizona with 15 goals, Matias Maccelli has 20 assists and Clayton Keller has 100 shots on goal. Defensively, the Arizona Coyotes are allowing 2.91 goals per game and are killing 78.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Karel Vejmelka has given up 45 goals on 459 shots faced, and Connor Ingram has allowed 50 goals on 593 shots.

Arizona Coyotes Team Facts

• The home team has won eight of the Coyotes’ last nine games.
• The Coyotes have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a home win.
• The Coyotes have won the third period in each of their last five games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Coyotes’ last nine games at Honda Center.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview 

The Anaheim Ducks rebounded from losses to the Flames and Kraken with a win over the Golden Knights. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.65 goals per game and are scoring on 21.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 16 goals, Ryan Strome has 16 assists and Troy Terry has 82 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 79.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 57 goals on 617 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 49 goals on 459 shots.

Anaheim Ducks Team Facts

• The Ducks have lost 17 of their last 19 games at Honda Center following a home win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Coyotes and Ducks.
• The favorites have won the second period in each of the last four games between the Coyotes and Ducks.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the last nine games between the Coyotes and Ducks at Honda Center.

Arizona Coyotes vs Anaheim Ducks prediction

The Arizona Coyotes may have last 4 of the last 6 meetings against the Ducks, but they’re still the better team entering this contest. The Anaheim Ducks are a bad team at both ends of the ice, especially on the offensive side, and they just can’t finish games. Playing at home hasn’t helped the Ducks much either, where they’re 6-12-0. We’re getting a cheap price with the Coyotes and a reason to fade the Ducks. Give me the road favorite in the Coyotes.