The New Jersey Devils and Anaheim Ducks meet Sunday in NHL action at the Honda Center. Here’s a Ducks vs Devils Prediction. This article will include a Ducks vs Devils Pick.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils lost to the Sharks, beat the Kings, and they play the Canadiens next. The Devils have won 9 of their last 11 games.
The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.75 goals per game and are scoring 32.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Jack Hughes leads New Jersey with 9 goals, Jesper Bratt has 9 assists and Dougie Hamilton has 31 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 86.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 18 goals on 144 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 16 goals on 170 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Panthers and Red Wings, and they play the Panthers next. The Ducks have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 3.6 goals per game and are scoring 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Cutter Gauthier leads Anaheim with 6 goals, Leo Carlsson has 10 assists and Troy Terry has 23 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.3 goals per game and are killing 78.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 11 goals on 65 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 22 goals on 242 shots.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Devils have lost eight of their last nine games as road favorites following a road win.
- The underdogs have won four of the Devils’ last five games at Honda Center.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last five games.
- The Ducks have won the third period in each of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won nine of their last 11 games.
- The Ducks have lost 31 of their last 38 home games following a home win.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Devils have won the second period in each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eleven of the Devils’ last 12 road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Ducks’ last seven games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 12 games as home underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Troy Terry has scored at least one goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games.
- Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last four games.
- Chris Kreider has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine home appearances against the Devils.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with the Devils as road favorites.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances with the Devils as road favorites.
- Timo Meier has scored at least one goal in each of his last four road appearances against the Ducks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.60).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The New Jersey Devils rank T1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.75).
- The New Jersey Devils rank T2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (32.26%).
Ducks vs Devils Prediction
The Devils have played the better hockey this season, and they’ve had road success, but the value is with the Ducks and the more favorable price. The Ducks are at home with the rest advantage, and they’ve put together a strong two weeks. The Ducks have found their offense lately and have improved to become a top-10 team in goals scored and shots. With improved play all of a sudden, I’m going to side with the hot Ducks on their home ice.