In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 28th 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 5-5-0 this season after they defeated Vegas by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Florida scored once in the first period and twice in the third to seal the shutout victory. The Panthers out shot Vegas by a total of 26-17, won 45.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Greer, Reinhart, and Schwindt, while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped all 17 shots in the shutout victory.
Prior to that game, Florida lost to the Penguins by a score of 5-3, but did beat the Bruins by a score of 4-3 before that. The Panthers have won two of their last three games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 10 points. Florida has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.80 goals against per game, while also going 22.5% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with five goals and six assists, while Anton Lundell has added two goals and five assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 5-3-0 with a 2.28 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 4-3-1 this year after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Anaheim erased a 3-1 deficit in the third period, but they allowed the winning goal with about three minutes left for the loss. The Ducks out shot TB by a total of 40-33, won 47.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Poehling, Terry, and Trouba, while Lukas Dostal stopped 29 out of 33 shots, which was an .879 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Bruins by a score of 7-5 and the Predators by a score of 5-2. The Ducks have won two of their last three games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with nine points. Anaheim has scored 3.63 goals per game and they have allowed 3.63 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 72.7% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry have led the team with nine points each, while Mikael Granlund has added eight points so far. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 2-3-1 with a 3.02 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Panthers have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won three of the Ducks’ last four games.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Panthers have lost the third period in each of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Ducks’ last six night games against the Panthers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last three 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 Panthers’ last seven night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Carter Verhaeghe has recorded at least one assist in each of the Panthers’ last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers’ last eight night games.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Troy Terry has scored a goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games as road underdogs.
- Troy Terry has recorded an assist in each of the Ducks’ last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Florida Panthers rank T29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.50).
- The Florida Panthers rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.63).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.63).
Panthers vs Ducks Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup after winning two of their last three games, but this will be Anaheim’s fifth game of the current road trip. The Ducks are 3-2-1 on the road this year, while the Panthers are 4-1-0 at home. Florida continues to deal with some injuries and their offense is pretty low scoring, but their defense and goaltending has been pretty solid. The Ducks are a higher scoring team, but they also allow over 3.50 goals against per game. I really like how this Anaheim team has looked to start the season and they have played well over their last four games, so I like them at this price on the road.