The Anaheim Ducks and the New Jersey Devils meet Thursday in NHL action from the Prudential Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Anaheim Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils prediction.
Anaheim Ducks Recap
The Anaheim Ducks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 5-2 loss at the hands of the New York Islanders last time out to sit at 19-11-1 on the year. After this game, Anaheim will head on the road for a game against the New York Rangers.
Ducks Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped
Entering the game against the Islanders, Leo Carlsson leads the Ducks in scoring with 38 points including 16 goals and 22 assists while Cutter Gauthier has 34 points with 16 goals and 18 assists. Troy Terry has 31 points with 8 goals and 23 assists while Chris Kreider’s added 21 points with 13 goals and 8 assists. Beckett Sennecke has 26 points with 10 goals and 16 assists while Mason McTavish has 20 points with 7 goals and 13 assists. Jacob Trouba has 14 points with 4 goals and 13 assists on the year. Lukas Dostal has gone 11-5-1 with a 2.80 GAA and a .903 save percentage in goal for Anaheim while Petr Mrazek has gone 3-3 with a 3.69 GAA and an .881 save percentage this season. Ville Husso is also 5-2 with a 2.83 GAA and an .893 save percentage in goal for Anaheim.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Devils have lost each of their last six games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The Ducks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Devils.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 14 games as favorites.
- The road team has covered the puck line in nine of the Devils’ last 10 games.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Leo Carlsson has scored at least one goal in six of the Ducks’ last eight games as road underdogs.
- Jackson LaCombe has recorded an assist in each of his four previous appearances against the Devils.
- Mason McTavish has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last five day games.
- Chris Kreider has scored 34 career goals against the Devils – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
New Jersey Devils Recap
The New Jersey Devils come into this game looking to rebound from their 8-4 loss at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning last time out to sit at 17-13-1 this season. After this game, New Jersey will take on Vancouver at home.
Devils Lose 6 Of Their Last 7
Going into the game against Tampa Bay, Jesper Bratt leads the Devils in scoring with 26 points including 5 goals and a team-high 21 assists while Jack Hughes has 20 points with 10 goals and 10 assists. Dawson Mercer has 21 points with 10 goals and 11 assists and Nico Hischier has 26 points with 10 goals and 16 assists this season. Timo Meier has 23 points with 11 goals and 12 assists while Simon Nemec has 16 points with 7 goals and 9 assists. Luke Hughes has 15 points with 14 assists and Arseny Gritsyuk has 16 points with 7 goals and 9 assists. Jake Allen has gone 8-6 with a 2.52 GAA and a .908 save percentage while Jacob Markstrom has gone 8-6-1 with a 3.48 GAA and an .880 save percentage and Nico Daws has 1-0 with a 1.00 GAA and a .968 save percentage this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The home team has won each of the last four games between the Ducks and Devils.
- The Ducks have lost four of their last five games at Prudential Center.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Ducks’ last four games.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven road games.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Devils’ last eight games as favorites.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last eight Saturday games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Timo Meier has scored a goal in six of the Devils’ last seven games as favorites.
- Stefan Noesen has recorded two blocks against the Ducks this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last eight day games following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total goals line.
Anaheim Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction
I’m on the Ducks in this one. I just think there’s too much value to pass on with Anaheim here. I know New Jersey’s going to be eager to snap their slide and get back on track, but Anaheim’s been great in the underdog role this season and continue to get disrespected by oddsmakers despite stringing results together. I think the Ducks get it done here so give me the Anaheim Ducks and the plus money.