In this article we will formulate a Penguins vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 9th at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 14-7-6 this season after they lost to Dallas in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 1-0 after the first period and 2-1 after the second, but allowed the tying goal with about two minutes left in regulation and lost in the shootout. The Penguins out shot Dallas by a total of 29-23, won 53.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Dewar and Novak, while Jarry stopped 21 out of 23 shots, which was a .913 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Pittsburgh defeated the Lightning by a score of 4-3 and the Flyers by a score of 5-1. The Penguins have won four of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 34 points. Pittsburgh has scored 3.15 goals per game and they have allowed 2.70 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 85.0% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with 18 goals and 12 assists, while Evgeni Malkin has added eight goals and 21 assists. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Tristan Jarry, who is 9-2-1 with a 2.54 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 18-10-1 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 7-1 in their last game. Anaheim scored the first six goals in the game, but did allow a goal early in the third period to lose the shutout. The Ducks out shot Chicago by a total of 53-20, won 51.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson (2), Killorn, McTavish, Sennecke, Vatrano, and Trouba, while Husso stopped 19 out of 20 shots, which was a .950 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Capitals by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Mammoth by a score of 7-0 before that. The Ducks have won three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 37 points. Anaheim has scored 3.59 goals per game and they have allowed 3.28 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 75.3% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with 16 goals and 22 assists, while Cutter Gauthier has added 16 goals and 17 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Ville Husso, who is 4-2-0 with a 2.82 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this year.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Penguins have won six of their last seven night games at PPG Paints Arena following a shootout loss.
- The Ducks have lost five of their last six road games following a home win.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games following a home win.
- The Ducks have lost the third period in each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Ducks have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Penguins have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight road games against the Penguins.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites following a shootout loss.
- The road team has won the first period in each of the Penguins’ last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Ducks’ last eight games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Penguins’ last five games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Penguins’ last four night games at PPG Paints Arena following a shootout loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last six games following a win.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Sidney Crosby has scored a goal in four of the Penguins’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Erik Karlsson has recorded an assist in 10 of his last 11 appearances with his team as a home favorite against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Chris Kreider has scored at least one goal in five of his last six road appearances against the Penguins.
- Beckett Sennecke has recorded an assist in seven of the Ducks’ last eight games.
- Beckett Sennecke has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Ducks’ last 11 games.
Penguins vs Ducks Prediction
Anaheim comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored at least four goals in those three victories. The Ducks are 7-6-1 on the road this year, while the Penguins are 6-4-2 at home. Pittsburgh has won two of their last three games and they have scored at least four goals in three of their last five. The Penguins have gone over 6.5 goals in three of their last five, while Anaheim has gone over 6.5 goals in four of their last five. Take the over here.