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Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Anaheim Ducks (24-46-4) make the 3rd stop on a 5-game road trip Sunday afternoon against the Vancouver Canucks (45-20-8) at Rogers Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Canucks lead 2-0

The Ducks faced the Edmonton Oilers Saturday, losing by a 6-1 score. Now, Anaheim plays on no rest. The Ducks are 1-3-0 in the past 4 games on no rest.

They have struggled to score goals lately, scoring 2 or fewer in 13 of the past 14 outings. Anaheim is a dismal 2-11-1 during the span, and it’s no surprise that the Under has cashed in 5 of the past 6 outings. The Ducks have been shut out in 4 of the past 9 games since March 14, too.

The Canucks are coming off a 3-1 loss at home to the Dallas Stars Thursday night. Vancouver is still 3-2-0 in the past 5 games, all at home, and the Under is 5-0-1 in the past 6 games while going 9-1-1 in the previous 11 consecutive contests.

The Canucks have picked up 6 consecutive victories in this series since Nov. 3, 2022, although Vancouver has managed 3 or fewer goals in 5 in a row in the series. And in 4 of the past 5 games, the Canucks have won by just a single goal. The Under is on a 5-0 run in this series, too.

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Ducks at Canucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Ducks +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Canucks -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +2.5 (-120) | Canucks -2.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Ducks at Canucks projected goalies

Lukas Dostal (11-20-2, 3.47 GAA, .900 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Arturs Silovs (3-2-0, 2.75 GAA, .908 SV% in 5 starts in 2022-23)

Dostal is expected to get the starting nod in the back-to-back situation, after John Gibson took it on the chin in a loss in Edmonton Saturday afternoon. Dostal allowed 4 goals on 28 shots in a 4-2 loss in Seattle Thursday. However, he is 3-5-1 with a respectable 2.87 GAA and .908 SV% and 1 SO in 9 starts and 1 relief appearance in March.

Silovs could potentially make his season debut against the Ducks to give Casey DeSmith a breather. The last time we saw Silovs at the NHL level, he stopped 29 shots in a 4-3 shootout win March 6, 2023, at home against the Nashville Predators.

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Ducks at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Canucks 3, Ducks 1

Moneyline

The Canucks (-500) have won 6 in a row in the series, and the Ducks (+375) offense has been terrible recently. However, you cannot risk 5 times your potential return. That’s way too much, especially since Anaheim has inexplicably played well against Vancouver in recent seasons despite the streak.

While it has dropped 6 in a row against Vancouver, Anaheim has lost by just a single goal in 4 of the past 5 setbacks.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The DUCKS +2.5 (-120) are worth playing lightly in this Sunday afternoon standalone NHL game.

It’s a bit risky, as Anaheim has been terrible offensively, and just in general, but for whatever reason, the Ducks seem to bring it when the Canucks -2.5 (+100) are involved. And, Vancouver could potentially give its 3rd-string goaltender a rare start, and his 1st of the 2023-24 season.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (+100) is a strong play in this matinee contest.

First off, the Ducks could have some heavy legs after skating Saturday afternoon in Edmonton. They face the quick turnaround before facing the Canucks less than 24 hours later.

In addition, the Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games for the Ducks while scoring 2 or fewer goals in 4 straight games and 13 of the past 14 outings. And when Dostal has been in between the pipes, the Under is 3-1-1 in his past 5 starts.

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New Jersey Devils at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing New Jersey Devils at Anaheim Ducks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Jersey Devils (30-25-4) are in the middle of a 3-game California road trip as they take on the Anaheim Ducks (21-35-3) Friday. Puck drop at Honda Center is at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Devils possess a 23% chance to make the postseason according to Moneypuck.com, as GM Tom Fitzgerald wrestles with a decision to make on the team’s leading goal-scorer RW Tyler Toffoli. The 31-year-old had a 6-game point streak snapped in New Jersey’s 7-2 victory at San Jose Tuesday — the Devils were big -257 favorites and the Over (6.5) cashed.

The Ducks are in the midst of a back-to-back as they also defeated the Sharks, winning 6-4 Thursday. Anaheim was a -125 road favorite and the Over (6) hit. The victory snapped a 3-game losing streak as former Devil C Adam Henrique led the way with a goal and 2 assists. RW Frank Vatrano added the go-ahead goal late in the 2nd, giving him a team-leading 27 on the season.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams, who met in the Stanley Cup Finals back in 2003. The Devils won the Cup back then, but most recently it was the Ducks who were victorious behind a 5-1 decision Dec. 17 at Prudential Center, cashing as +223 underdogs with the Under (6.5) coming in.

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Devils at Ducks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:08 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Devils -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Ducks +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (-105) | Ducks +1.5 (-114)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: -102)

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Devils at Ducks projected goalies

Nico Daws (8-8-0, 3.21 GAA, .897 SV%) vs. Lukas Dostal (8-15-1, 3.70 GAA, .897 SV%)

Daws has been victorious in each of his last 2 starts, albeit against non-playoff teams in San Jose and Montreal. Among goalies who have played at least 15 games, Daws is in the bottom quarter of netminders when it comes to his unblocked high-danger save percentage (.724%), per Moneypuck.com.

Dostal, who like Daws is 23 years old, is 0-4 in his last 5 outings. Dostal’s last win came Jan. 27 in a 3-2 victory at the Minnesota Wild when he saved 35 of 37 shots. His last start was Sunday at home vs. the Nashville Predators where he gave up 3 goals in a 4-2 loss. Dostal stopped all 10 shots he faced in the 3rd period in the 5-1 win over the Devils in December, entering in relief for starting G John Gibson who was “feeling under the weather.”

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Devils at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Ducks 3

Moneyline

PASS.

New Jersey should win this game, but Henrique netted his lone hat trick this season against his former team at the Rock in the December win. Plus, Henrique just welcomed his 2nd daughter and could be playing with even more passion considering his Duck home games may be dwindling with the trade deadline approaching.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET DUCKS +1.5 (-114).

Take the puck and half especially with Anaheim RW Troy Terry listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury.

Over/Under

BET OVER -6.5 (-120).

D Cam Fowler, the longest-tenured Duck, took a puck to the face in the win over San Jose, and Anaheim just traded their leader in blocked shots Ilya Lyubushkin Friday morning to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now, the thinning Ducks face a New Jersey team that just put up 7 against San Jose with all different goal scorers. Anaheim leads the NHL in penalty minutes, so there is definitely a good chance the Devils net some power-play goals.

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Boston Bruins at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Boston Bruins at Anaheim Ducks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (4-0-0) play the 3rd contest in a 4-game road trip against the Anaheim Ducks (1-3-0) Sunday at Honda Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Bruins doubled up the Los Angeles Kings Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in the first of a back-to-back set in Southern California. The 4 goals scored mark a season best, and the B’s are a perfect 4-0-0 overall. The Over (5.5) result against the Kings also was the first of the season after 3 consecutive Unders.

The Ducks were on the short end of a 2-1 road loss against the Arizona Coyotes Saturday, and Anaheim has dropped 3 of the past 4 games. However, it did win its only game against an Eastern Conference team, the Carolina Hurricanes, by a 6-3 score last Sunday.

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Bruins at Ducks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:26 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Ducks +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (-105) | Ducks +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bruins at Ducks projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (2-0-0, 1.00 GAA, .958 SV%) vs. John Gibson (0-2-0, 3.06 GAA, .902 SV%)

Ullmark is expected to get the starting nod after Jeremy Swayman was in between the pipes in Los Angeles Saturday. The 30-year-old Swede last started in San Jose, turning aside 26 of the 27 shots he faced, and he has allowed just 2 total goals on 48 shots this season.

Gibson kicked out 21 of the 24 shots he faced in a narrow 3-2 loss against the Dallas Stars on Thursday in his most recent action. He has allowed exactly 3 goals in each of his first 2 showings, but the offensive support has been scant.

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Bruins at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Ducks 1

Moneyline

The Bruins (-250) will cost you 2½ times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward, even if this is a mismatch on paper.

Even tossing the B’s into a multi-team parlay or single-game parlay-plus is not worth it, as heavy favorites suck all of the value out of your ticket.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (-105) are a much better play on the puck line.

Yes, the Ducks +1.5 (-115) won their only game against an Eastern Conference team last Sunday vs. Carolina, but that’s a very giving team during the early going. Boston has way fewer holes, especially on defense and in goal.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6 (-110) should be a slam-dunk play. The B’s are averaging 3.3 goals per game (GPG) in 4 outings, while allowing just 1.5 GPG.

The Ducks have scored 2 or fewer goals in their 3 losses, and Anaheim will have tremendous difficulty trying to solve Ullmark and the Boston D.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Anaheim Ducks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Carolina Hurricanes (2-0-0) and the Anaheim Ducks (0-1-0) meet Sunday at Honda Center in Anaheim. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes held on for a 6-5 victory in a shootout Saturday night against the Los Angeles Kings, kicking off a 6-game road trip. Carolina had 5 different scorers light the lamp in regulation, while Frederik Andersen made 25 saves on 30 shots.

The Ducks opened their season on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night, falling 4-1 against the defending champs. Anaheim allowed 2 power-play goals and an empty-net goal, while Mason McTavish notched the team’s only goal.

Both teams are playing in a back-to-back situation. Last season, Carolina went 9-4 straight up (SU) in the 2nd end of a back-to-back, although it is just 3-8 in the past 11 tries on the puck line. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games in the 2nd end of such sets.

Anaheim went just 1-10 in the 2nd end of a back-to-back, although the Ducks covered the past 3 on the puck line, while going 4-1 in the past 5 in the 2nd end of a back-to-back set. The Over is 7-3 in the past 10 in the 2nd end of such situations.

The Ducks swept the regular-season series against the Hurricanes in 2022-23, winning a pair of 1-goal games as big underdogs, including a 4-3 OT win Dec. 6 in Anaheim.

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Hurricanes at Ducks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:51 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Ducks +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (-110) | Ducks +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Hurricanes at Ducks projected goalies

Antti Raanta (19-3-3, 2.23 GAA, .910 SV%, 4 SO – 2022-23) vs. Lukas Dostal (4-10-3, 3.78 GAA, .901 SV% – 2022-23)

Coach Rod Brind’Amour used Andersen in the front end of the back-to-back situation, and he’ll more than likely roll with Raanta against the Ducks. Raanta did not face Anaheim last season, as it was Pyotr Kochetkov starting the December game, and Andersen starting in Raleigh on Feb. 25.

Dostal allowed 3 or more goals in 7 of his final 8 games last season, and he hasn’t won since March 17, going 0-5-1 in his final 6 starts. The last time he faced an Eastern Conference team, however, he allowed 4 goals on 42 shots in a 7-4 win against the Blue Jackets on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Hurricanes at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Ducks 3

Moneyline

The Hurricanes (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s very expensive. Carolina was inexplicably swept by Anaheim last season, and it seemingly plays down to the level of its competition.

The Ducks (+220) didn’t do much in a 3-goal loss in Vegas, and it faces a tough turnaround for the home opener. Again, Anaheim was just 1-10 in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set last season.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The DUCKS +1.5 (-110) cashed on the puck line in the final 3 games as an underdog, while going 4-1 in the past 5 such situations. It also won a pair of games outright against the Hurricanes last season, both by 1 goal.

The Hurricanes -1.5 (-110) can’t be trusted as favorites on the puck line. Carolina was just 3-8 on the puck line in the past 11 in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set, although it covered the final 2 such games to close out the regular season.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-120) is the lean with a pair of backup goalies in between the pipes.

While Raanta certainly is NHL caliber, and could start for several teams across the league, Dostal is a bit shaky, and he isn’t quite as consistent as the Ducks might like.

The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games when playing on no rest, while going 7-3 in the past 10 such situations.

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New York Islanders at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Islanders at Anaheim Ducks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Islanders (34-27-8) play the 2nd contest in a 3-game California road trip against the Anaheim Ducks (22-35-10) on Wednesday at Honda Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Islanders were on the short end of a 5-2 loss in Los Angeles against the Kings to open the team’s road trip Tuesday. The Over cashed for the 3rd consecutive game after a 6-0 Under run ended March 9 in Pittsburgh.

The Ducks suffered a 5-4 overtime loss to the visiting Nashville Predators Sunday. Anaheim has played four 1-goal games across the past 6 outings, with 3 games going to overtime. All 3 of those games ended with a loss.

These teams met for the first time this season on Oct. 15 at UBS Arena, and the Islanders embarrassed the Ducks by a 7-1 score as the Over connected.

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Islanders at Ducks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Islanders -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Ducks +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Islanders -1.5 (+130) | Ducks +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Islanders at Ducks projected goalies

Semyon Varlamov (11-8-2, 2.79 GAA, .910 SV%, 2 SO) vs. John Gibson (14-24-8, 3.85 GAA, .903 SV%, 1 SO)

Varlamov was touched up for 5 goals on 27 shots against his former team in his most recent showing vs. the Washington Capitals Saturday. Perhaps being on the road will serve him well, as he is 2-1-1 with a 2.70 GAA and .897 SV% with a shutout in his past 4 starts away from home.

Gibson was also knocked around for 5 goals in his most recent start, suffering a 5-4 OTL against the Predators on Sunday. Despite that setback, he has actually been better than his season numbers in March, going 2-1-2 with a 3.01 GAA and .912 SV% in 5 starts.

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Islanders at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Islanders 4, Ducks 1

Moneyline

The Islanders (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little more than my personal limit for a singular moneyline play.

AVOID, and look to the puck line instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

The ISLANDERS -1.5 (+130) tuned up the Ducks in the first meeting on Oct. 15. While that’s quite a while ago and a lot has changed, one thing remains the same — Anaheim is still terrible.

The Islanders are 5-12 in the past 17 road games but the Ducks are a dismal 11-28 in the past 39 tries against Eastern Conference foes and 7-16 in the past 23 games against Metropolitan Division teams. The Ducks are also 4-22 in the previous 26 outings when playing on 2 days of rest.

Over/Under

The UNDER 5.5 (+105) is a nice value at plus money.

The Under is 6-2-1 in the past 9 games overall for the Ducks while going 4-0 in the past 4 games against Eastern Conference foes.

The Under is 6-2-1 in the past 9 games for the Islanders, too, while going 4-1-1 in the past 6 games when playing on no rest. The Under is 10-2 in the past 12 against the Western Conference, too.

In addition, the Under is 6-0-1 in the previous 7 meetings between these squads in Anaheim.

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Anaheim Ducks at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Anaheim Ducks at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Anaheim Ducks (21-35-9) and Calgary Flames (29-23-13) meet Friday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Ducks lost as +220 underdogs Wednesday in a 3-2 overtime loss at the Vancouver Canucks. G Lukáš Dostál made 31 saves for the Ducks, who lost for just the 3rd time in their last 7 games.

The Flames won as +130 underdogs Tuesday in a 1-0 shootout win at the Minnesota Wild. G Jacob Markström made 40 saves and RW Tyler Toffoli scored in the sudden-death round of the shootout as Calgary won back-to-back games for the 1st time since Jan. 23.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. Calgary won as a -206 road favorite with a 3-2 overtime win as the Under 6 cashed Dec. 23.

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Ducks at Flames odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ducks +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Flames -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (+120) | Flames -1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Ducks at Flames projected goalies

John Gibson (13-24-7, 3.89 GAA, .902 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jacob Markström (17-17-8, 2.89 GAA, .893 SV%, 1 SO)

Gibson is 10-6-1 in 17 career games (16 starts) vs. Calgary with a 2.26 GAA and .921 SV% (410 saves against 445 shots). He’s 4-12-6 in 22 road games (21 starts) this season and has allowed 79 goals on 813 shots, good for a 3.93 GAA and .903 SV%.

Markström is 7-5-2 in 16 career games (14 starts) vs. Anaheim with a 2.26 GAA and .921 SV% (383 saves against 416 shots). He’s 9-10-3 in 23 home games (22 starts) this season and has allowed 63 goals on 585 shots, good for a 2.86 GAA and .892 SV%.

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Ducks at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 3, Ducks 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The Flames (-360) should beat the Ducks, but Calgary is being slightly overvalued on the moneyline after winning back-to-back games for the 1st time in over a month. Bet the puck line and/or total instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET DUCKS +1.5 (+120).

The Ducks have played well against sub-.500 teams lately and have even won 7 of their last 10 games vs. teams with a losing record.

The Flames are 0-4 in their last 4 home games and just 1-5 in their last 6 contests after a win. While Calgary should be able to win straight up, the Flames winning their 3rd straight game and doing it by multiple goals seems less likely than the odds imply. Calgary has scored more than 3 goals in just 1 of its last 7 games, and a lower-scoring game would favor Anaheim as the underdog on the puck line.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-125).

The Under is 5-1-1 in Anaheim’s last 7 games and 6-0-2 in its last 8 vs. teams with a losing record. These teams tend to play low-scoring games vs. each other, with the Under going 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings, and Calgary’s underwhelming offense as of late should help Friday’s matchup stay Under the total.

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Anaheim Ducks at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Anaheim Ducks at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Anaheim Ducks (17-34-7) face the Washington Capitals (28-25-6) Thursday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Ducks limp into the nation’s capital with just 1 point out of a possible 12 in the past 6 games, going 0-5-1. Anaheim has allowed 6 or more goals in 5 of those outings and gave up 4 in the other contest.

The Capitals have been gradually getting healthier recently, welcoming back RW Tom Wilson 2 games ago, and C Nic Dowd last time out. While RW Anthony Mantha left Tuesday’s game due to an upper-body injury, it isn’t believed to be serious. It’s also possible LW Alexander Ovechkin, who has missed a handful of games due to the death of his father, might be available to return.

Washington has dropped 5 games in a row, and it has scored a total of just 8 goals during the ugly span. The Under is 5-1 in the previous 6 outings overall.

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Ducks at Capitals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ducks +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Capitals -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (-110) | Capitals -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)

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Ducks at Capitals projected goalies

John Gibson (10-23-6, 4.07 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Darcy Kuemper (16-18-4, 2.68 GAA, .913 SV%, 5 SO)

Gibson has been a mess lately, coughing up 4 or more goals in 4 consecutive outings. Since a win in his final start of January, Gibson is 0-3-2 with a 4.73 GAA and .897 SV% in 5 outings in February.

Kuemper is winless in 4 straight outings, but he has received just 14 goals of support across the past 8 starts. While he hasn’t helped himself, the offense hasn’t exactly helped him out, either.

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Ducks at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 5, Ducks 2

Moneyline

The Capitals (-270) are way too expensive on the money line, especially for a team that has been struggling mightily.

Even if Ovechkin is able to rejoin his teammates after mourning in Russia for the past few games, you still can’t risk more than 2 1/2 times your potential return on an ice-cold team.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The CAPITALS -1.5 (-110) is a much better option laying the goal and a half. While Washington has had a power outage on offense recently, the fact it has Wilson and Dowd are back, and Ovie will potentially return, means the offense should finally start to awake from its slumber.

Facing Gibson and the very giving Ducks will also be tremendously helpful for the Caps, and just what the doctor ordered.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (+115) is worth a roll of the dice at this price.

While it’s extremely risky to play an Over with the way the Caps have been producing lately, the Ducks have allowed 6 or more goals in 5 of the past 6 outings. If Washington can’t light the lamp frequently against Anaheim, it really is in trouble.

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Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Anaheim Ducks (14-29-5) travel to meet the Colorado Avalanche (26-17-3) Thursday at Ball Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Ducks picked up a 5-2 win as short ‘dogs on the road against the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday, and it cashed the Over for the 9th consecutive outing. Anaheim has won 2 of the last 3 games on the road, too.

The Avalanche have rattled off a season-high 6 consecutive victories, averaging 4.3 goals per game during the impressive span. Defensively, Colorado has allowed just 5 total goals in the last 4 outings, and the Under has cashed in each of those contests.

This is the 1st game of 3 meetings this season.

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Ducks at Avalanche odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ducks +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | Avalanche -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (+125) | Avalanche -1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Ducks at Avalanche projected goalies

John Gibson (8-20-4, 4.11 GAA, .895 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (19-11-3, 2.62 GAA, .919 SV%, 2 SO)

Gibson was tuned up for 6 goals on 39 shots in a 6-3 loss Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres on the road, and he has allowed 4 or more goals in each of his last 5 starts since a 2-0 shutout on Jan. 4 against the Dallas Stars.

Georgiev has won 3 straight starts, allowing just 4 goals during the span. Overall in January, he has posted a 4-3-0 record with a 2.45 GAA and .933 SV% in 7 starts.

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Ducks at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Ducks 2

Moneyline

The Avalanche (-400) will cost you 4 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive.

Even if it seems like a near certainty that Colorado will win, you need only to see the win by the Columbus Blue Jackets as a giant underdog against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday to serve as a cautionary tale.

Nothing is a certainty. It’s cliche’, but that’s why they play the games.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (-145) is a much better play on the money line, although it will still cost you almost 1 1/2 times your potential return.

It’s a good play, though, as the Ducks +1.5 (+125) have dropped 7 straight meetings against the Avs, while going 0-4 in the previous 4 trips to Denver.

In Colorado’s win streak, the last 2 wins have each been just by 2 goals, but 4 of the wins have been by 3 or more goals, too. Look for another here.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (+100) is worth a roll of the dice, although it is expected the Avs must do most of the heavy lifting.

The Over has cashed in 9 in a row for the Ducks, while going 5-0 in the last 5 on the road, and 4-0 in the last 4 against winning teams.

The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 games at home for the Avs, and the Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.

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Anaheim Ducks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Anaheim Ducks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Anaheim Ducks (12-28-5) travel to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-29-2) Thursday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Ducks are on an 0-4-1 skid, last winning on Jan. 6 in a 5-4 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks. The team last won on the road Dec. 17 in Edmonton, topping the Oilers 4-3 in regulation as the Over cashed. The Over is 6-0 in the last 6 games for the Ducks overall.

The Blue Jackets have dropped 2 in a row, and 5 of the last 6 games. They have just 2 total goals in the previous 2 losses, and Columbus is averaging just 1.8 goals per game (GPG) across the previous 6 contests overall.

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Ducks at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ducks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Blue Jackets -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (-210) | Blue Jackets -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ducks at Blue Jackets projected goalies

John Gibson (7-19-4, 4.14 GAA, .895 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (5-12-0, 4.44 GAA, .869 SV%, 2 SO)

Gibson made 41 saves last time out in Pittsburgh, but he was on the short end of Monday’s 4-3 overtime loss. He is 1-4-1 with a 4.76 GAA and .883 SV% with a shutout in 6 starts in January.

Merzlikins allowed 3 goals on 33 shots in Monday’s 3-1 setback against the New York Rangers, although he has shown some signs of life in January, albeit ever so slightly. He is 1-4-0 with a 3.86 GAA and .883 SV% in 5 January outings, ironically, the same save percentage as his counterpart in the other crease.

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Ducks at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jackets 5, Ducks 4

Moneyline

The BLUE JACKETS (-145) are moderate favorites on home ice, and if Columbus is going to record 2 points, this is certainly the most likely place.

The Ducks (+125) have struggled just as much as the Jackets, and this should be an exciting affair, with the offenses finally breaking out with a pair of giving tendies in between the pipes.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Ducks +1.5 (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return so if you like Anaheim, just play it straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-105) is easily the best play on the board, even if the head-to-head trends suggest otherwise.

Yes, the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Ohio’s capital city. But the Over is 6-0 in the last 6 for the Ducks, while going 5-1 in the previous 6 on the road. The Over is also 4-0 in Anaheim’s last 4 against Eastern Conference squads.

The Over is 10-4-1 in the last 15 games for Columbus against Pacific Division foes, too, while hitting at a 5-1 clip in the last 6 games when playing on a day of rest.

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Anaheim Ducks at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Anaheim Ducks at Philadelphia Flyers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Anaheim Ducks (12-27-5) play the 2nd contest of a 6-game road trip Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers (18-19-7). Puck drop at Wells Fargo Center is at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Ducks kicked off the road trip Monday with a 4-3 overtime loss in Pittsburgh against the Penguins. It was the 1st point for the team in the last 4 games (0-3-1). The Over has cashed in 5 in a row for the Ducks.

The Flyers also played Monday night on the road, falling 6-0 at Boston to splash cold water on a 3-game win streak. Philadelphia has won 4 in a row against Western Conference teams, including the 1st meeting with the Ducks 4-1 on Jan. 2 in Anaheim.

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Ducks at Flyers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ducks +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Flyers -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (-170) | Flyers -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Ducks at Flyers projected goalies

Anthony Stolarz (3-5-0, 3.88 GAA, .895 SV%) vs. Samuel Ersson (4-0-0, 2.30 GAA, .924 SV%, 1 SO)

Stolarz gets a shot at his former team. He was drafted by the Flyers in the 2nd round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, and he made 14 starts in 19 appearances for the Flyers between 2016-19.

The New Jersey native allowed 4 goals on 41 shots in his most recent start at home against the San Jose Sharks on Jan. 6, a 5-4 win in overtime.

Ersson has been a revelation for the Fly Guys, winning his last 4 starts. He has a sparkling 2-0-0 record, 0.50 GAA and .982 SV% with a shutout in 2 starts and 3 appearances in January.

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Ducks at Flyers picks and predictions

Prediction

Flyers 5, Ducks 2

Moneyline

The Flyers (-180) are a little on the expensive side. They’re right at my personal limit for a money line play on a standalone bet, but I’d rather take my chances on Philly laying the goal and a half.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The FLYERS -1.5 (+135) were roughed up by the Bruins on Monday, but it has 6 wins in the last 8 games, and each of the victories are by 2 or more goals. One of those victories was in the 1st meeting in Anaheim on Jan. 2 behind Ersson, who turned aside 28 of the 29 shots he faced in the 4-1 win.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+105) is a value play at plus-money.

The Over has connected in 5 in a row for the Ducks, while going 5-1 in the last 6 games against Eastern Conference teams. The Over is 10-3 in the last 13 against the Metropolitan Division, too, while going 8-3 in the second end of a back-to-back set.

The Over has hit in 5 in a row at home for the Flyers, while going 3-1-1 in the last 5 games when playing on no rest. The Over is 4-1-2 in the previous 7 meetings in Philadelphia, too.

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