Red Wings vs Ducks Prediction 2/23/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Red Wings vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, February 23rd at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 28-22-6 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Detroit led 3-1 late in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the final seven minutes of regulation, missed a power play in overtime, and lost on a breakaway. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 39-30, won 60% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from DeBrincat, Larkin, and Raymond, while Talbot stopped 35 out of 39 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Red Wings lost to the Lightning by a score of 6-3, but did beat the Kraken by a score of 5-4 before that. Detroit has won seven of their last nine games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 62 points. Detroit has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also averaging 27.3% on the power play and 69.7% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 21 goals, 38 assists, and 129 shots on goal, while Dylan Larkin has added 23 goals, 27 assists, and 178 shots on goal. Alex Lyon is 10-6-1 with a 2.68 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this year. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 25-24-6 this year after they defeated the Bruins in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Anaheim led 2-0 in the first period, but they ended up allowing Boston to tie the game late in the third, before winning in overtime. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 30-29, won 31.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Vatrano, and Zegras, while Gibson stopped 19 out of 20 shots in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Ducks defeated the Kings by a score of 2-1 and the Stars by a score of 2-1. Anaheim has won four games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 56 points. Anaheim has scored 2.48 goals per game and they have allowed 3.02 goals against per game, while also going 12.1% on the power play and 74.8% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 16 goals, 23 assists, and 119 shots on goal, while Ryan Strome has added seven goals, 23 assists, and 94 shots on goal. Lukas Dostal is 15-13-4 with a 2.86 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this season. 

Why the Red Wings will beat the Ducks

• The Red Wings have won each of their last seven night games.
• The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine road games after coming off overtime.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four road games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Ducks have lost the second period in each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Ducks will beat the Red Wings

• The Ducks have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
• The Red Wings have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Ducks.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Red Wings’ last six games.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last four games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Ducks’ last 12 games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Red Wings’ last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Dylan Larkin has recorded an assist in each of the Red Wings’ last five home games against the Ducks.
• Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five home games.
• Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last 10 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Robby Fabbri has scored at least one goal in four of his five previous appearances against former teams.
• Troy Terry has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Sunday night appearances.
• Troy Terry has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six Sunday night appearances.

Red Wings vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row and they have been playing very well over the last few weeks. The Ducks are 12-12-4 on the road this year, while the Red Wings are 15-12-3 at home. Detroit has dropped two games in a row and they completely fell apart in the third period and overtime in their loss on Saturday. The Red Wings do have a slight rest advantage, as they played early on Saturday and didn’t have to travel. The Ducks have been severely low scoring recently, as they have gone under 5.5 goals in five straight games, and I like the under once again here.