The Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks meet Sunday in NHL action at the Honda Center. Here’s a Ducks vs Canadiens Prediction. This article will include a Ducks vs Canadiens Pick.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Jets and Wild, and they play the Sharks, Kings, and Devils next. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.92 goals per game and are scoring 20.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 25 goals, Lane Hutson has 36 assists and Nick Suzuki has 103 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.35 goals per game and are killing 82.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cayden Primeau has given up 41 goals on 250 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 105 goals on 1,037 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Kraken, lost to the Flames, and they play the Stars, Kings, and Bruins next. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.51 goals per game and are scoring 12.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Troy Terry leads Anaheim with 16 goals, Ryan Strome has 22 assists and Frank Vatrano has 163 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.12 goals per game and are killing 74.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 56 goals on 634 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 86 goals on 937 shots.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Ducks have won each of their last six Sunday games as underdogs.
- The Canadiens have lost four of their last five games as road favorites.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games at Honda Center against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have lost the second period in each of their last five games as road favorites.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won each of their last four games against the Ducks following a home loss.
- The Ducks have lost each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in five of their last six day games.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Ducks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs following a road loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.51).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (12.86%).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.35).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.08%).
Ducks vs Canadiens Injury Report
The Ducks will be without Brock McGinn due to an ACL injury. Mason McTavish is expected to play despite an undisclosed issue.
The Montreal Canadiens will be without Emil Heineman and David Reinbacher.
Ducks vs Canadiens Prediction
The Montreal Canadiens are probably the better team, and they’ve won the last three games against the Ducks, which includes a win back in December. However, the Habs have cooled off over the last week, which includes a defense that’s slipping and four straight losses. The Anaheim Ducks have issues of their own, but at least they’re at home, and we’re getting plus money. The Ducks have won three of their last four games and the offense has come alive. The Ducks have scored 17 goals in their last four games. The Ducks have been the hotter team lately. I’ll take a stab with the home dog.