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Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Anaheim Ducks (26-32-8) head West on their road trip to meet the Colorado Avalanche (40-18-7) at Pepsi Center in Denver at 9:30 p.m. ET Wednesday. We analyze the Ducks-Avalanche sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Ducks at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson vs. Pavel Francouz

Gibson has dropped two straight decisions coming into Wednesday. He gave up four goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, but is expected to get the nod once again. He is 19-26-5 with a .902 save percentage and 3.05 goals against average.

Francouz is on a six-game win streak with just 2 goals allowed in each of his last three outings. He is 19-5-3 with a .929 SV% and 2.24 GAA on the season.

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Ducks at Avalanche: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Avalanche 4, Ducks 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Avalanche (-334) are a good bet to knock off the Ducks (+260), who were crushed in Chicago last night and will be playing in a back-to-back situation. Anaheim is 2-5 in the past seven games in the second end of a back-to-back situation. They’re also just 2-6 in the past eight overall and 19-40 in the past 59 on the road.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Avalanche to win returns a profit of $3, while a $10 wager on the Ducks results in a profit of $26.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The AVALANCHE (-1.5, -110) are a good bet against the Ducks (+1.5, -110), who are limping to the end of their road trip. Colorado has won seven in a row, and it’s a perfect 4-0 in the past four against losing teams, too. The Avs are a good bet as a favorite, as well, cashing in 13 of the past 16. While Anaheim is 30-14 in the past 44 in this series, and 13-6 in the past 19 trips to Denver, take the home side. The Avalanche are a legitimate Stanley Cup contender and won’t be derailed by this bunch of Ducks.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (+105) is a good small-unit play based upon the Avalanche’s total trends. The Under is a perfect 11-0 in their past 11 games as a favorite, 5-0 in their past five at home as a favorite and 8-0 in their past eight against teams with a losing overall record. That makes an Under bet at plus-money a very good value.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Anaheim Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (37-19-6) continue their road trip with a date against the Anaheim Ducks (25-30-8) Friday at Honda Center at 10 p.m. ET (on ESPN+). We analyze the Penguins-Ducks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Penguins at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. John Gibson

Murray should get the call after All-Star Tristan Jarry started and lost in Los Angeles Wednesday. Murray is 17-9-5 with a 2.84 goals against average and .901 save percentage in 33 starts. While his only shutout of the season came on the road, he has a 3.08 GAA away from home as opposed to a 2.55 GAA in the Steel City. Murray allowed just one goal on 32 shots in a 2-1 home win over the Ducks in the first meeting Oct. 10.

Gibson has posted an 18-24-5 record, 3.01 GAA and .903 SV%. He allowed two goals on 28 shots in that Oct. 10 loss at Pittsburgh. Gibson is a respectable 11-11-2 with a 2.85 GAA and .905 SV% in 24 starts on ‘The Pond’ this season.

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Penguins at Ducks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 4, Ducks 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Penguins (-189) were dumped in Los Angeles as a -196 favorite Wednesday, showing why it is always risky to lay more than -180 on any single game. Nothing is a sure thing, and there is no sense risking nearly two times your potential return. AVOID a ML play in this one.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Penguins ML returns a profit of $5.29 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Ducks (+155) results in a profit of $15.50 if the home team prevails.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The PENGUINS (-1.5, +140) are more attractive on the puck line. Yes, they won the first meeting 2-1, and they were dropped in L.A. two nights ago, but the Ducks (+1.5, -167) are a mish-mash of AHL and NHL players, having been sellers at the deadline. They’ll simply be playing out the string. Don’t expect the Pens to lose two in a row against pretenders.

Over/Under (O/U)

Go lightly on the OVER 5.5 (-125). It’s hard to imagine the high-octane Pittsburgh offense getting shut down twice in three nights. The Over is also 5-2 in Ducks’ past seven games overall, and 6-2 in the past eight against winning teams. Look for the Pens offense to come alive against them. The Over is 4-1 in the past five skates on The Pond between these two clubs.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Vegas Golden Knights (33-22-8) travel to battle the Anaheim Ducks (24-30-7) Sunday at the Honda Center at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Golden Knights-Ducks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Golden Knights at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Malcolm Subban vs. John Gibson

Subban is expected to make the start after Marc-Andre Fleury worked in the 5-3 win against the Florida Panthers Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. Subban has managed an 8-7-3 record, 3.09 goals against average and .893 save percentage across his 18 starts and one relief appearance. He allowed four goals on just 18 shots in a 4-3 loss at Anaheim Dec. 27.

Gibson has posted a 17-24-4 record, 2.95 GAA and .906 SV% in 45 starts. The results have been mixed for Gibson vs. the Golden Knights, as he is 1-2-0 with a 4.04 GAA and .900 SV% in three starts.

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Golden Knights at Ducks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Sharks 3

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-176) are a rather risky play at this price level, although they’re expected to win. My limit on moneyline plays is generally -180 or lower. Toss in the fact that the Ducks (+145) have dropped three in a row, and Vegas looks a lot less risky. Vegas has won five in a row, and new D Alec Martinez posted a goal and an assist Thursday in his team debut, fitting right in. This is a team on the rise and playing well.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Golden Knights to win returns a profit of $5.68, while a $10 wager on the Ducks results in a profit of $14.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-1.5, +155) might be worth a small-unit play at this price level, especially given Gibson’s struggles vs. VGK so far this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-139) is worth a look at this price level with the backup netminder for Vegas expected to play, while Anaheim’s Gibson has coughed up more than four goals per game against the Knights. The Over is 10-3-1 in the past 14 for Vegas following a win, and 5-2 in the past seven inside the division. The Over is 20-7 for Anaheim in the past 27 inside the division, and 10-4-1 in the past 15 against Western Conference foes.

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Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Colorado Avalanche (34-18-7) drop the puck against the Anaheim Ducks (24-29-7) Friday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Avalanche-Ducks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Avalanche at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Pavel Francouz vs. John Gibson

Francouz has cruised to a 14-5-3 record with a 2.44 goals against average and .923 save percentage in 21 starts and 24 appearances overall. He has won three of his past four starts, and hasn’t lost in regulation in five starts since a 1-0 loss on the road against the Islanders Jan. 6. He is 1-0-1 with a 2.45 GAA and .909 SV% in the past two starts in place of the injured Philipp Grubauer (lower body).

Gibson is 17-23-4 with a 2.99 GAA and .904 SV% in 44 starts, including a 10-10-1 home record with a 2.79 GAA, .908 SV% and his lone shutout. He hasn’t faced the Avs this season, but he went 2-0-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .943 SV% in two starts vs. them last season.

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Avalanche at Ducks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Ducks 4, Avalanche 3

Moneyline (ML)

The DUCKS (+135) are worth a roll of the dice considering they have won each of the past three meetings in this series. That includes a dominating 5-2 win in Denver back on Oct. 26. The public is all over the Avalanche (-167) despite the fact they’re just 7-19 in the past 26 in Anaheim, and 17-35 in the previous 52 meetings overall. The underdog is also 5-2 in the past seven in this series.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Ducks to win returns a profit of $13.50, while a $10 wager on the Avalanche results in a profit of $5.99.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Ducks (+1.5, -200) are not worth the risk, as you need to put up two times the return. For the Avalanche (-1.5, +165), they’re a nice value if you like them, but they have had their troubles against the Ducks, so they’re not the play for me.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-134) is the way to go, hitting in four of the past five games in this series. While the Avs have seen the Under hit in seven of the past eight overall, including 7-0 in the past seven as a favorite, the Over is still the way to go. That’s because the Over is 5-2 in the past seven at home for Anaheim, and 4-1 in the past five against winning teams.

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Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Anaheim Ducks (19-24-5) and San Jose Sharks (21-25-4) square off at the SAP Center at 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Ducks-Sharks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and betting tips.

Ducks at Sharks: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson vs. Aaron Dell

Gibson has posted a 14-19-3 record with a 2.96 goals against average and .906 save percentage with one shutout overall this season. It’s been a mixed bag for Gibson against the Sharks, as he allowed just one goal on 36 shots in a 3-1 win back Oct. 5 at home, and he allowed five goals on 35 shots in his most recent meeting with San Jose, also at ‘The Pond’, Nov. 14.

Dell has managed an 8-9-2 record with a 2.90 GAA and .909 SV%. Head coach Bob Boughner confirmed Sunday that Dell will tend the twine. He allowed three goals on 33 shots in his only appearance this season against the Ducks Oct. 5, while yielding four goals on just 21 shots in an overtime loss in Anaheim last March 22. His only win in three career starts vs. ANA came Jan. 21, 2018 in SoCal.

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Ducks at Sharks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Sharks 4, Ducks 2

Moneyline (ML)

The SHARKS (-150) are worth a roll of the dice against their Golden State brethren from down south. The Ducks (+125) are 3-9 in their past 12 meetings with the Sharks, while going just 5-13 in their past 18 Bay Area skates. The favorite is also 4-1 in the previous five battles in this series.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The SHARKS (-1.5, +180) are a decent small-unit play at this price, as you can nearly double up. It’s anything but a guarantee, as both of these clubs are subpar, and the goaltending edge might go in Anaheim’s favor. However, the offensive edge definitely goes to San Jose.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-115) bettors might need an empty-net goal late in the game to cash. The over is my lean, but I don’t feel very strongly about it at all. The best bet is to AVOID.

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Anaheim Ducks at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Anaheim Ducks at Philadelphia Flyers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Anaheim Ducks (14-15-4) tangle with the Philadelphia Flyers (17-11-5) at Wells Fargo Center at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Ducks-Flyers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Ducks at Flyers: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson vs. Carter Hart

Gibson heads into this one with a 10-13-2 record, 2.79 goals against average and .910 save percentage. He is coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Rangers Saturday.

Hart carries a 10-7-3 record, 2.47 GAA and .906 SV% into play, but he is on a personal two-start skid. He allowed three goals on 30 shots in each of his past two outings in Colorado and Minnesota, but the Flyers managed just one goal in each of the outings to give him an undeserved L.

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Ducks at Flyers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Flyers 4, Ducks 2

Moneyline (ML)

The FLYERS (-143) are heavily favored despite the fact the Ducks have dominated this series lately. The Ducks are 12-4 in the past 16 meetings in this series, and 7-1 in the past eight trips to the City of Brotherly Love. However, Anaheim has won just five of its past 18 games overall this season, and the Ducks are 1-5 in the past six on the road. Philly has won four of the past five overall, and is 7-2 in the past nine as a home favorite.

New to sports betting? Every $10 wagered for the Flyers to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout would profit $7 if they do so.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

PASS. While I think the Flyers end their dismal showing in this series against the Ducks, I’m not confident enough to lay two goals. My lean is certainly to the home side (-1.5, +185), but confidence isn’t high enough to risk it on the puck line.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-121) is 7-2-2 in the past 11 meetings in this series, and 3-0-2 in the past five meetings in Pennsylvania.

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Ducks-Capitals odds: Washington an easy home favorite

Previewing Monday’s Anaheim Ducks at Washington Capitals sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Anaheim Ducks (10-9-2) travel to the nation’s capital to face the Washington Capitals (15-3-4) at Capital One Arena Monday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Ducks-Capitals odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Ducks at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson vs. Braden Holtby

Gibson has a 7-9 record for Anaheim with a 2.83 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. After losing three straight starts, Gibson turned in a 37-save gem against the St. Louis Blues Saturday.

Holtby has posted a 2.97 goals against average and a .904 save percentage. He has won five consecutive starts and four of them have seen him allow two or fewer goals.

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Ducks at Capitals: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Capitals 4, Ducks 2

Moneyline (ML)

The CAPITALS (-228) are in a good position against a Ducks team with trouble stringing together road victories. Anaheim has lost six straight road games after a road win.

Monday expects to be a game where Washington should be able to attack Anaheim’s weakened defense (no Josh Manson or Hampus Lindholm) with regularity. The Capitals are our pick here.

A $10 bet on the Capitals results in a $4.39 profit with a Washington win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The CAPITALS have better value on the spread (-1.5, +115) Monday night and are one of the better teams at covering the spread. Their 14-8 record is good for fourth in the NHL. Given how often they are favored in games, it should not come as much of a surprise. It also helps that they average nearly four goals per game at home.

Taking the Capitals to cover at -115 results in an $8.70 profit with a $10 wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-139) is a good choice for Monday night. 

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a decent $7.19 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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