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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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New Jersey Devils at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

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

The New Jersey Devils (26-12-3) face the Anaheim Ducks (12-26-4) Friday at Honda Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. (ESPN+/hulu). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Devils picked up a 5-3 road win against the Carolina Hurricanes as a moderate underdog, pulling within 2 points of 1st place in the Metropolitan Division behind the Canes. New Jersey has won 4 in a row on the road, too.

The Ducks were rolled by the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers in the last 2 home games by a combined score of 13-3. The Over is on a 3-0 run for the Ducks, as Anaheim has allowed 5.7 goals per game (GPG) across the stretch.

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Devils at Ducks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Devils -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Ducks +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (-115) | Ducks +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Devils at Ducks projected goalies

Vitek Vanecek (16-5-2, 2.37 GAA, .913 SV%, 2 SO) vs. John Gibson (7-18-3, 4.07 GAA, .896 SV%, 1 SO)

Vanecek and the Devils slipped behind 3-1 in the 2nd period in Carolina on Tuesday, but he ended up with 25 saves on 28 shots, and the New Jersey offense rattled off 4 unanswered goals to help him to a 4th consecutive win.

Gibson has been abysmal, or great, with very little in between lately. He has allowed 13 goals across the last 100 minutes of game time on just 79 shots. Those 2 ugly losses follow up a stunning 35-save shutout over the Dallas Stars on Jan. 4.

Gibson has allowed 4 or more goals in 5 of his last 8 starts, and 2 or fewer goals in the other 3 outings.

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Devils at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Ducks 2

Moneyline

The Devils (-270) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive for a road team. Yes, New Jersey is heads and tails better than Anaheim, but you can’t risk this kind of money for such a small reward.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The DEVILS -1.5 (-115) are a much better play, in terms of cost, on the puck line.

New Jersey has won a total of 5 games since Dec. 21, and 4 of those outings are by 2 or more goals.

Anaheim, on the other hand, is 2-4 in the last 6 games as an underdog on the puck line.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-110) is the play, although it’s risky with the alarming rate Gibson has been letting in goals.

However, the Ducks should find it challenging finding a way to get pucks past Vanecek and the suffocating Devils D. Unless New Jersey goes off like Edmonton and Boston did against Gibson and Anaheim, this one should come in just Under.

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Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Stars (23-10-6) meet the Anaheim Ducks (10-24-4) Wednesday at Honda Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Stars kicked off its 2-game Southern California mini trip with a 3-2 loss against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday as the Under (6) connected. That snapped a 4-game win streak for the Stars.

The Ducks were pounded for a 2nd straight game at home last time out, losing 4-1 against the Philadelphia Flyers Monday. That was still an improvement from a 6-1 loss against the Nashville Predators in their previous outing Friday.

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Stars at Ducks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Stars -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Ducks +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+120) | Ducks +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Stars at Ducks projected goalies

Scott Wedgewood (6-4-3, 3.03 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. John Gibson (6-16-3, 3.98 GAA, .897 SV%)

Wedgewood was pounded for 5 goals on 38 shots last time out in a 5-4 overtime loss at the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec. 17. This is the first back-to-back set for the Stars since Dec. 12-13, so the team has leaned on G Jake Oettinger heavily. Wedgewood will be well-rested, but he could also be rusty.

Gibson was blasted for 4 goals on 33 shots in Monday’s 4-1 loss against the Flyers, and has allowed 10 goals on 76 shots in the past 2 starts, both blowout losses.

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Stars at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 5, Ducks 2

Moneyline

The Stars (-210) are past at my personal limit for a standalone moneyline bet of -180, but they’re a decent play to add in a parlay — even with the backup goaltender in the crease.

While Dallas lost last time out, it is still 4-1 in its last 5 outings and a solid 5-1-1 in the past 7 on the road.

Anaheim has been outscored 10-2 in the past 2 games, and you can expect Dallas to add to those woes.

Puck line/Against the spread

The STARS -1.5 (+120) are a very nice play on the road for a puck line play.

Dallas has won by 2 or more goals in 3 of its last 4 wins. And, again, Anaheim has been outscored 10-2 in the past 2 games, both at home.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) at even money is a solid play, especially since it’s Wedgewood, and not Oettinger, in the Dallas cage. Gibson and the Ducks have also been very giving.

The Over is 6-2-1 in the past 9 games against Pacific Division teams for the Stars while going 6-2 in the past 8 games for Anaheim against teams with a winning overall record.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

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

The Philadelphia Flyers (13-17-7) wrap up a 5-game road trip on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks (10-23-4) at Honda Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flyers vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flyers opened the road trip with a pair of 1-goal losses in Toronto and Carolina prior to the holiday break. It resumed the trip in the Golden State on Thursday, and Philadelphia has picked up wins against the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings.

The Ducks are coming off a 6-1 drubbing from the Nashville Predators on Friday, splashing cold water on a surprising 3-2 shootout win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

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Flyers at Ducks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flyers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Ducks -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers -1.5 (+185) | Ducks +1.5 (-260)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Flyers at Ducks projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (2-0-0, 3.58 GAA, .885 SV%) vs. John Gibson (6-15-3, 3.97 GAA, .898 SV%)

Ersson has won back-to-back starts in San Jose and Los Angeles, his 1st 2 NHL victories. He allowed 3 goals on 28 shots against the Sharks Thursday in a 4-3 OT win, and he turned aside 27 of the 29 shots he faced against the Kings on Saturday.

Gibson was stomped for 6 goals on 43 shots in Friday’s home loss against the Predators, as he slipped to 2-3-1 with a 3.92 GAA and .907 SV% in 6 December starts.

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Flyers at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Flyers 4, Ducks 3

Moneyline

The FLYERS (-110) have picked up a little steam on the left coast, topping both the Sharks and Kings. Philadelphia has won 3 of the last 5 games overall, and 6 of the last 7 losses since Dec. 9 are by just 1 goal.

The Ducks (-110) were annihilated by the Preds last time out, and it won’t have anything for the Fly Guys. Anaheim is just 7-19 in the past 26 skates on “The Pond”, too, while going 4-10 in the previous 14 against the Metropolitan Division.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Ducks +1.5 (-260) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return if you want a little insurance and don’t trust them straight up. That’s too expensive, though, and there is very little value playing the puck line ‘dogs.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+105) is worth a roll of the dice at plus-money.

The Over has hit in 5 of the last 6 games overall for the Fly Guys, while cashing in 4 straight against teams with a losing overall record.

While the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 games for the Ducks, the Over has connected in 8 of the last 10 games against Metropolitan Division foes, while going 4-1 in the last 5 against teams with a winning percentage under .400.

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Nashville Predators at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

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

The Nashville Predators (14-14-5) meet the Anaheim Ducks (10-22-4) at Honda Center Friday. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Predators vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Predators are looking to rebound after a 3-2 loss at home against the Dallas Stars. Nashville won the 1st of 3 regular-season meetings against Anaheim on Nov. 29, posting a 2-1 win in overtime at Bridgestone Arena.

The Ducks edged the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in a shootout on Wednesday, and Anaheim is a respectable 2-2-1 in the last 5 games at home. The Under has cashed in 4 in a row for the Ducks.

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Predators at Ducks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Predators -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Ducks +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Predators -1.5 (+145) | Ducks +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

Predators at Ducks projected goalies

Juuse Saros (11-10-5, 2.82 GAA, .914 SV%) vs. John Gibson (6-14-3, 3.88 GAA, .900 SV%)

Saros was on the short end of a 3-2 loss against the Stars last time out on Tuesday, although he was solid with 30 saves on 33 shots. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 8 consecutive outings, and Saros is enjoying his best month with a 3-4-3 record, 2.66 GAA and .920 SV% in 10 December starts.

Gibson stopped a ridiculous 49 of 51 shots against the Golden Knights on Wednesday, and he has slowly started working down his GAA with a 2-2-1 record, 3.44 GAA and .918 SV% in 5 starts in December.

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Predators at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 4, Ducks 2

Moneyline

The PREDATORS (-160) are moderate road favorites, but they have really shown out against the Ducks (+140) in recent seasons. In fact, the Preds are a perfect 4-0 in the previous 4 meetings, including the 2-1 win in November.

While the home team is 10-2 in the last 12 meetings, the favorite is also a perfect 4-for-4 in the previous 4 outings in the series. Back Smashville.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PREDATORS -1.5 (+145) are worth a look laying the goal and a half, although it might take a good sweat and an empty-net goal late to get this 1 into the win column. Gibson has been giving this season, but he has been getting better lately.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-130) is a little on the expensive side, but it is worth playing since Saros and Gibson are each enjoying their best months of the season.

The Under is also 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in this series. The Under is also 4-0 in the last 4 games overall for the Ducks, while going 7-2 in the last 9 games against losing teams for Anaheim. The Under is 8-3 in the last 11 skates on “The Pond”, too.

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