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Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Anaheim Ducks (6-6-3) visit the San Jose Sharks (5-7-1) Monday for a 10:30 p.m. ET puck drop. Below we analyze the Ducks-Sharks NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Ducks at Sharks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:15 p.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Sharks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ducks -1.5 (+225) | Sharks +1.5 (-275)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Ducks at Sharks: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson (5-4-3, .923 SV%, 2.26 GAA, 3 SO) at Martin Jones (5-4-0, .867 SV%, 3.96 GAA)

Gibson posted an impressive 21-save shutout in a 1-0 road win at the Vegas Golden Knights his last time out. It was his third shutout of the season; however, the last time he faced the Sharks, in his previous outing Feb. 5, he coughed up four goals on 30 shots in a shootout loss.

Jones allowed three goals on 26 shots in a start Saturday against Vegas. While he and the Sharks fell 3-1 in that outing, it might have been one of his best showings of the season, as his teammates left him out to dry a bit and all three goals came on the power play. Jones has allowed three or more goals in eight of his nine appearances this season, but perhaps Saturday’s outing will give him a little confidence moving forward.

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Ducks at Sharks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Ducks 3, Sharks 2

Money line (ML)

The DUCKS (-115) have the hotter goaltender, and that will be the difference in the game.

Yes, Jones was a little better against VGK over the weekend, but Gibson has posted three shutouts already this season and he has been carrying this rather toothless Ducks team on his back.

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Against the spread (ATS)

I wouldn’t trust the Ducks -1.5 (+225) to win by 2 or more goals, although it is tempting at this price point.

The way Jones has routinely allowed the red light to go off, he might have a sunburn on the back of his neck. No way you can trust the Sharks +1.5 (-275) laying this kind of scratch, either.

PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-115) might be the best play on the board. Yes, Jones has been a sieve, but Anaheim ranks last in the NHL with just 1.93 goals per game, and it is 30th in shots on goal (26.7 per game) and 29th on the power play (8.82%).

Conversely, the Ducks are rather solid on the penalty kill, ranking third in the NHL (87.18%). San Jose isn’t much better flicking on the lamp, ranking 27th with 2.38 goals per game, although the Sharks are 28th with 3.69 goals allowed per game.

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Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Anaheim Ducks (5-6-3) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (8-1-1) Thursday for a 10 p.m. puck drop. Below we analyze the Ducks-Golden Knights NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Ducks at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:14 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Golden Knights -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ducks +1.5 (-145) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+120)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Ducks at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson (4-4-3, 2.48 GAA, .918 SV%, 2 SO) at Robin Lehner (3-1-1, 2.96 GAA, .890 SV%)

Gibson heads into this one hoping that the third time is the charm. He is 0-1-1 with a 3.06 GAA and .902 SV% in his two previous outings against the Knights this season. Gibson enters this one 1-3-1 with a 3.67 GAA and .868 SV% across his past five starts.

Lehner returns to the crease after allowing three goals on 32 shots in his most recent showing, a 4-3 home win against the Los Angeles Kings Sunday. Lehner allowed two goals on 22 shots in his first start of the season against these same Ducks, a 5-2 win Jan. 14.

Ducks at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Ducks 2

Money line (ML)

The Golden Knights (-225) have been on fire so far this season, suffering just one loss in regulation through the first 10 games. They’re also a perfect 3-0-0 against the Ducks. However, VGK is a risky play at more than two times your potential return. AVOID and look to the spread instead.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+120) are worth a small-unit wager, although two of their three wins over the Ducks are by one goal apiece. Still, the Knights are fifth in the NHL with 3.6 goals per game, and they’re also fifth in goals against at 2.3. In addition, Vegas has won seven straight at home against Anaheim, and 10 of the past 11 meetings overall.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-120) is the best play on the board in this game as Vegas has the firepower to hit the Over all by itself. The Over is 4-1 in the past five meetings in Vegas, and 6-1 in the past seven meetings overall in this series.

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Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Anaheim Ducks (5-5-3) play the first of a two-game set against the host Vegas Golden Knights (7-1-1) Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena with a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Ducks-Golden Knights NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Ducks at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 p.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Golden Knights -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ducks +1.5 (-135) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Ducks at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson (4-4-3, .918 SV%, 2.48 GAA, 2 SO) vs. Marc-Andre Fleury (4-0-0, .944 SV%, 1.25 GAA, 1 SO)

Gibson will be making his third start of the season against the Golden Knights. He is 0-1-1 with a 3.06 GAA and .902 SV% in his two outings vs. VGK, while going 4-3-2 with a 2.35 GAA and .922 SV% in nine appearances against everyone else.

Fleury has been sharp in every outing. He faced the Ducks once this season at T-Mobile Arena and turned aside 21 of the 22 shots he faced in a 2-1 overtime victory Jan. 16. He has allowed two or fewer goals in each of his four appearances, including a 1-0 shutout Jan. 24 against the Arizona Coyotes. It’s like the Fleury of old so far this season.

Ducks at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Ducks 1

Money line (ML)

The Golden Knights (-225) are going to win this game, but putting up more than two times your potential return is not a good idea. The Ducks took the Knights to OT Jan. 16 in a close shave as underdogs at a similar price. While Vegas pushed by for the win, it served as a cautionary tale why a heavy favorite is not always a sure thing.

PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+110) did have that close shave with Fleury between the pipes in the most recent meeting, but they also dusted the Ducks by a 5-2 count Jan. 14.

If you’re going to bet the favorite, make sure to bet the puck line for a much better value with a multi-goal margin of victory.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-110) is the play in this game, hitting in six of the past seven games for the Golden Knights. VGK has averaged 4.3 goals per game across the past three, and they’re 10th in the NHL with 3.5 GPG for the season.

It’s rather surprising the Knights rank just 25th on the power play at 13.3%; if that unit takes off and starts improving, you’ll see even more regular numbers for this high-octane offense.

The Ducks are last in the NHL in goals per game at 1.8, but they have two Over results in their past five games, and they split the Over/Under in the first two meetings in Vegas Jan. 14 and 16.

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Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Anaheim Ducks (3-5-2) travel to meet the Los Angeles Kings (3-3-2) at Staples Center Tuesday for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Ducks-Kings NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Ducks at Kings: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Kings -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ducks +1.5 (-285) | Kings -1.5 (+225)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

Ducks at Kings: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson (3-4-2, 2.51 GAA, .921 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jonathan Quick (2-1-2, 3.54 GAA, .885 SV%)

Gibson started out on fire, including a pair of shutouts against the Minnesota Wild and Arizona Coyotes in his first six starts. He has coughed up 10 goals over his past three starts, all losses, with an .841 save percentage. He lost his only start against the Kings last season, allowing two goals on 27 shots in a 2-1 setback on home ice.

Quick has had a couple of decent outings, but it’s mostly been forgettable during the early going. He has allowed four or more goals in three of his five outings, including five goals on 28 shots in a 5-3 loss at Minnesota Thursday.

Ducks at Kings: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Kings 5, Ducks 3

Money line (ML)

The KINGS (-118) are the play on home ice, as they are 7-1-2 in their home building over their past 10 dating back to last season. They’re also 6-2 across their past eight as favorites.

The favorite is also 11-4 over the previous 15 meetings between these SoCal rivals.

Against the spread (ATS)

The KINGS -1.5 (+225) are worth a small-unit play, as you can more than double up. It’s risky, as Los Angeles tends to give up a lot of goals, but lately, the Ducks have done the same thing.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (+105) is the best play on the board. Both Gibson and Quick have been sieves lately, and the goals are piling up. The Kings are surprising on offense, too, ranking 14th in the NHL with 3.1 goals per outing.

The biggest concern is if the Ducks can generate any offense, as they’re last in the NHL with 1.6 goals per game. Even if there are 2 fewer goals than my predicted score, an Over ticket still cashes.

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St. Louis Blues at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s St. Louis Blues at Anaheim Ducks NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The St. Louis Blues (4-2-1) travel to meet the Anaheim Ducks (3-3-2) at Honda Center Saturday for a 9 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Blues-Ducks NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Blues at Ducks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:26 a.m. ET.

Money line: Blues -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Ducks +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread/ATS: Blues -1.5 (+165) | Ducks +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

Blues at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Jordan Binnington (4-1-1, 2.74 GAA, .913 SV%) at John Gibson (3-2-2, 1.87 GAA, .942 SV%, 2 SO)

Binnington and the Blues got an expected rest Wednesday when their game in Vegas was canceled due to a positive Golden Knights player test for COVID-19, as well as a member of the coaching staff. So Binnington and the Blues are about as well rested as you can be during these days of compressed schedule.

There’s no telling where the Ducks would be without Gibson. He has mostly stood on his head so far this season, posting a pair of shutouts in his seven starts. While there are no fans spurring him on at home, he has been much better at Honda Center, going 2-0-1 with a 1.33 GAA and .960 SV% in three starts with one shutout.

Blues at Ducks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Ducks 3, Blues 2

Money line (ML)

The DUCKS (+140) are a nice value on home ice against the Blues as Gibson has just been an impenetrable wall so far this season, particularly in SoCal. In addition, St. Louis is just 7-21-1 in its past 29 trips to Anaheim, while the home team is a whopping 39-19-1 in the previous 59 head-to-head meetings.

Against the spread (ATS)

Backing the underdog, in this case the Ducks +1.5 (-200), is never a good idea on the puck line. Putting up two times your potential return is always a risky proposition, unless you tie it into a multi-team parlay. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-130) will cost you a little extra, but it’s worth it. The Ducks use a very deliberate style on the offensive end, and they rank dead-last in the NHL with 1.8 goals per game. On the flip side, they rank fifth in the league with just 2.1 goals per game allowed. The Over has surprisingly hit in five of the past six for the Notes. However, a lot of it has to do with shaky defense/goaltending, as the Blues have allowed 10 goals in the past two, and 26 goals across the past six. The Ducks won’t do anywhere close to that, and the Blues will struggle to dent Gibby.

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Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Colorado Avalanche (3-2-0) play the second game of two in three days against the Anaheim Ducks (1-2-2) at Honda Center. The puck will drop at 8 p.m. ET Sunday for the final contest of Colorado’s four-game California road swing. Below, we analyze the Avalanche-Ducks NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Avalanche at Ducks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Avalanche -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Ducks +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread/ATS: Avalanche -1.5 (+145) | Ducks +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Avalanche at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Philipp Grubauer (3-1-0, .931 SV%, 2.00 GAA) vs. John Gibson (1-1-2, .929 SV%, 2.26 GAA)

Grubauer has rung up three straight wins after opening his season with a loss to the St. Louis Blues. He faced a season-high 38 shots and made 36 saves in Friday’s win over the Ducks.

Gibson took the loss Friday while allowing 3 goals on 32 shots. He has faced at least 32 shots in each of his last three games and continues to be one of the NHL’s busiest goaltenders on a nightly basis.

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Avalanche at Ducks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Ducks 2

Money line (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-190) are the play after coming away with a 3-2 overtime win Friday. They controlled puck possession with a Corsi For percentage of 55.81% at 5-on-5 and also had 23 full-strength scoring chances to 19 for the Ducks.

Both teams struggled with discipline and Colorado was 1-for-4 on the power play while Anaheim was 0-for-5. There’s much more to fear when the Avs have the extra skater and special teams are expected to be a problem for the Ducks all season.

Gibson gives the Ducks a chance to win most nights, but he can’t score the goals.

Against the spread (ATS)

Up the ante and take the AVALANCHE -1.5 (+145) to win by at least 2 goals. They’re just 1-4 against the spread thus far with only one win by a multi-goal margin, but the offense can erupt at any time.

Over/Under (O/U)

Lean to the OVER 5.5 (-105) on a low total. The Avalanche will take care of the bulk of the scoring and the Ducks will get on the board late.

There were just five goals scored in Friday’s contest but the floodgates could open if the parade to the penalty box continues in the second head-to-head meeting.

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Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Colorado Avalanche (2-2-0) and Anaheim Ducks (1-2-1) square off Friday for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop at Honda Center in Anaheim. Below, we analyze the Avalanche-Ducks NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Avalanche at Ducks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.

Money line: Avalanche -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Ducks +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
Against the spread/ATS: Avalanche -1.5 (+135) | Ducks +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Avalanche at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Philipp Grubauer (2-1-0, .923 SV%, 2.01 GAA, 1 SO) vs. John Gibson (1-1-1, .937 SV%, 2.03 GAA, 1 SO)

Grubauer will be back between the pipes after Hunter Miska made his NHL debut in Thursday’s 4-2 loss against the Los Angeles Kings. Grubauer received a break after starting the first three games and playing really well.

Gibson will be back in the crease after Ryan Miller started Wednesday night for his first outing in 10 months. Gibby had a shutout in his most recent start against Minnesota Monday, stopping all 34 shots he faced. His only loss in regulation was Jan. 14 in his first assignment.

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Avalanche at Ducks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Ducks 1

Money line (ML)

The Avalanche (-210) are a little on the pricey side for a road team, as they’ll cost you two times your potential return. My personal betting limit is -180 on singular money line wagers, so PASS straight up.

If you were to toss the Avs in a multi-team parlay, that would be perfectly acceptable. Anaheim lost a key defenseman in Josh Manson, as the physical rearguard will be sidelined at least six weeks due to an oblique injury.

Against the spread (ATS)

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+135) are a good play against the offensively-challenged Ducks, especially with Grubauer back between the pipes.

While Colorado has just two wins, and only one cover on the puck line, the Ducks have struggled with a total of just 6 goals in four games. They won’t be able to keep up with Colorado.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-105) has connected in four straight games for the Ducks, and they’re averaging just 1.5 goals per game across four outings. Anaheim has been playing with a deliberate and slow pace, which has been keeping them in games. Colorado is averaging 3.5 goals per game so far, but if you take out their 8-0 win against the St. Louis Blues Jan. 15, they have averaged just 2.0 goals across their other three contests.

Slow and low is the play here, especially with two of the best goaltenders in the Western Conference going.

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Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (1-0-0) and Anaheim Ducks (0-1-0) face off at 10 p.m. ET Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in their second head-to-head contest in three days. The Golden Knights opened the 2021 season with a 5-2 victory Thursday. Below, we analyze the Ducks-Golden Knights NHL betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights received goals from five different players and G Robin Lehner stopped 20 of 22 shots on net in Thursday’s win. Vegas outshot Anaheim 29-22 and sealed things with an empty-netter with just 14 seconds remaining.

Ducks at Golden Knights: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:32 p.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Golden Knights -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ducks +1.5 (-140) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Ducks at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson (0-1-0, .857 SV%, 4.18 GAA) vs. Robin Lehner (1-0-0, .909 SV%, 2.00 GAA)

Expect the 27-year-old Gibson back in net for the Ducks Saturday. He allowed 4 goals on 28 shots Thursday but will continue to make the lion’s share of starts. He went 1-2-1 in four games against Vegas last season.

Lehner wasn’t overly tested Thursday but got the job done with only 2 goals allowed to Ducks LW Maxime Comtois within a four-minute stretch in the second period. He figures to have plenty of goal support all season.

Ducks at Golden Knights: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 6, Ducks 2

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-250) are a fine play with the odds representing an implied win probability of 71.43%. Vegas is a much better and more talented team up and down the ice. Twelve different players had at least 1 point Thursday, while Anaheim is much thinner in the talent department and is outmatched by Vegas on all four lines.

The Golden Knights had 24 scoring chances to 18 for the Ducks in the season-opener, according to NaturalStatTrick.com. Gibson is capable of stealing games for the cellar-dwelling Ducks from time-to-time, but not many of those will come against true Stanley Cup contenders like the Knights.

Against the spread (ATS)

Get a better value with the GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+115) by backing to win by at least 2 goals. The alternate line of -2.5 (+200) is also in play, though it may require another empty-net goal late in the game.

The Knights beat the Ducks twice by a 5-2 score last season with another win by a 6-5 count in overtime and a 4-3 loss.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 6 (-105). The Ducks don’t have a defensive line capable of shutting down the Golden Knights’ top forwards.

The two teams combined for 7 goals Thursday with just one power-play opportunity for either side. A less-disciplined effort should see a few more tallies in the rematch.

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