Anaheim Ducks (4-4-1) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (3-7-1)
October 31, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Pittsburgh Penguins -189 / Anaheim Ducks +150; Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 31st, at the PPG Paints Arena.
Ducks Look to Build On Last Game
The Ducks in the last game faced off against the New York Islanders, and they were able to secure a 3-1 victory. Frank Vatrano scored one goal and added one assist so far this season. Lukas Dostal saved 40 of the 41 shots that he faced, and they are going to need some strong goaltending again in this game. Two games ago, against the New Jersey Devils, the Ducks were defeated 6-2 victory.
The Ducks are averaging 2.33 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.78 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league, while the defense is ranked 6th best in all of the NHL. The Ducks’ offense has been inconsistent. After this game, Anaheim will head back home to begin a homestand against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Why the Ducks Will Beat the Penguins
- The Penguins have lost seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has won each of the last three games between the Ducks and Penguins.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last seven games between the Ducks and Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Ducks have won the first period in three of their last four road games.
Are the Penguins Bad?
The Penguins really haven’t been good this season, and they have lost six games in a row. The Penguins in the last game faced off against the Minnesota Wild, and they scored three goals while the defense gave up five goals. Rickard Rakell scored two goals, but it was the lack of defense that had issues. Joel Blomqvist saved 34 of the 38 shots that he faced. The Penguins overall this season is averaging 3.0 goals, while their defense is giving up 4.27 goals per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league, while the defense is ranked 32nd. After this game, Pittsburgh will welcome the Montreal Canadiens to town.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
The Ducks are averaging only 2.33 goals per game, and their offense is going to really struggle to get anything going. Their defense is giving up only 2.78 goals per game, and their defense is going to really step up. Neither team is going to reach more than three goals and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to end up staying under the total. Back the under to cash.
