Chicago Blackhawks (4-7-1) vs. Anaheim Ducks (4-4-2)
November 3, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Anaheim Ducks -130 / Chicago Blackhawks +110; Over/Under: +5.5
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The Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks meet Sunday in NHL action at the Honda Center. Here’s an Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction. This article will include an Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Pick.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Sharks, beat the Kings, and they play the Red Wings and Stars next. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.67 goals per game and are scoring 18.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 6 goals, Seth Jones has 7 assists and Connor Bedard has 40 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.25 goals per game and are killing 74.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 30 goals on 300 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 5 goals on 56 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks lost to the Penguins, beat the Islanders, and they play the Canucks and Wild next. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.2 goals per game and are scoring 12.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Troy Terry leads Anaheim with 5 goals, Mason McTavish has 5 assists and Cutter Gauthier has 26 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 2.7 goals per game and are killing 77.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. James Reimer has given up 9 goals on 66 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 16 goals on 290 shots.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 11 road games following a road win.
- The home team has won each of the last four games between the Blackhawks and Ducks.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Blackhawks and Ducks.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Honda Center following a road win.
- The favorites have won the third period in nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Alex Killorn has scored at least one goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games as favorites.
- Alex Killorn has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as a home favorite against Central Division opponents.
- Troy Terry has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with the Ducks as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Taylor Hall has recorded a point in seven of his last eight appearances against the Ducks.
- Seth Jones has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
I’m not excited to get behind either the Blackhawks or Ducks, as these are below-average teams that aren’t making bettors money most nights. However, if forced to pick, I’d give the edge to the Ducks because they’re at home. The Ducks are also the better defensive side. The home team has won 7 of the last 10 games between the Ducks and Blackhawks. We’re not getting enough bang for our buck with the Blackhawks. I’ll lean toward the Ducks.
