In this article, we will formulate a Panthers vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 18th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 26-17-3 this year after they lost to the Red Wings by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Florida tied the game at one in the first and at two in the second, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Panthers outshot Detroit by a total of 43-20, won 66.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Lundell and Rodrigues, while Bobrovsky stopped 11 out of 15 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Panthers defeated the Devils by a score of 2-1 but did lose to the Flyers by a score of 4-3 before that. Florida has lost three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 55 points. Florida has scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also averaging 24.8% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 27 goals, 24 assists, and 122 shots on goal, while Matthew Tkachuk has added 14 goals, 26 assists, and 115 shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky is 18-11-2 with a 2.86 goals-against average and an .896 save percentage this year.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 18-21-6 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Anaheim led 1-0 in the first period, but they needed a tying goal in the third, before losing in the shootout. The Ducks outshot Tampa Bay by a total of 37-35, won 55.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Fabbri, and Terry, while Dostal stopped 32 out of 35 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Ducks lost to the Capitals by a score of 3-0 but did beat the Hurricanes by a score of 3-2 before that. Anaheim has lost five of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 42 points. Anaheim has scored 2.42 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 12.7% on the power play and 72.7% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 15 goals, 19 assists, and 109 shots on goal, while Ryan Strome has added seven goals, 18 assists, and 78 shots on goal. John Gibson is 7-7-2 with a 2.90 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Why the Panthers will beat the Ducks
- The Ducks have lost each of their last 10 road games following a shootout win.
- The Panthers have won seven of their last eight games against the Ducks.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a shootout win.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against the Ducks following a loss.
- The Ducks have lost the first period in nine of their last 10 road games after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Ducks’ last seven games after coming off a shootout have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between the Ducks and Panthers have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Ten of the last 11 Saturday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Ducks and Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in three of the Panthers’ last four games as favorites.
- Sam Bennett has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances with the Panthers as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Sam Bennett has recorded an assist in each of the Panthers’ last five games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Robby Fabbri has recorded a point in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a road underdog against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Ryan Strome has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last three games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Robby Fabbri has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Panthers.
Panthers vs Ducks Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling over the last two weeks, but the Panthers have been the much better team so far this season. Florida is 12-9-2 at home this year, while Anaheim is 9-10-4 on the road this year. The Ducks are scoring just 2.42 goals per game and they have been shutout in two of their last four games. Florida is the much better team in just about every metric and while their defense has struggled recently, they won’t be tested by this low-scoring Anaheim team. Take the Panthers -1.5 here.