The Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Honda Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview 

The Pittsburgh Penguins need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Penguins have split their last 4 road games. The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3.6 goals per game and are scoring on 19.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Evgeni Malkin leads Pittsburgh with 7 goals, Jake Guentzel has 9 assists, and Sidney Crosby has 40 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.1 goals per game and are killing 79.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Tristan Jarry has allowed 20 goals on 195 shots faced, and Alex Nedelijkovic has given up 6 goals on 70 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Facts

• The Penguins have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Penguins have lost the third period in nine of their last 10 games following a road win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Penguins’ last nine games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview 

The Anaheim Ducks look to build on their surprising 6-game winning streak. The Ducks have won 3 of their first 5 home games. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 3.36 goals per game and are scoring on 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 9 goals, Ryan Strome has 9 assists and Troy Terry has 35 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 2.91 goals per game and are killing 78.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 14 goals on 155 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 16 goals on 199 shots.

Anaheim Ducks Team Facts

• The Ducks have won each of their last six games as underdogs.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games following a win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 10 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Ducks have lost the second period in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs following a home win.

Randy’s Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting the benefit of the doubt with this line, and I guess they’re till the better, more talented team on paper. However, the Ducks continue to play well at both ends and have won 6 straight games. The Pittsburgh Penguins just can’t get out of their own way and enter this contest, losing 5 of their last 7 tries. The Ducks are in better form and at home. It’s hard to turn down the plus money.