Anaheim Ducks (27-25-11) vs Florida Panthers (41-13-6)
Game Info: Friday, March 18, 2022 at 10:00 pm (Honda Center)
Betting Odds: Anaheim Ducks +180 / Florida Panthers -220 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Anaheim Ducks host the Florida Panthers in Friday NHL Action.
The Florida Panthers come into this road contest with an overall record of 41-13-6. Through 60 games, the Panthers are 1st in the Atlantic Division. On the season, they have found the net 248 times, good for a rank of 1st among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Florida is the 13th ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 2.85 goals per game. So far, the Panthers have a strength of schedule rating of 15th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 1st ranked team in the NHL.
The Anaheim Ducks get set to host the Florida Panthers with an overall record of 27-25-11. This mark places them 6th in the Pacific division. Through 63 games, the Ducks have scored 183 goals, giving them an average of 2.84. This output gives them a rank of 19th among NHL teams. On defense, Anaheim is the 23rd ranked unit, giving up 3.11 goals per contest. So far, the Ducks have played the 18th toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account Anaheim's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 22nd in the NHL.
Through 60 games, the Florida Panthers' leading goal scorer is Aleksander Barkov. With his 34 assists, he is the second in overall points, coming in at 60. On the season, he is turning 17.2% of his shots into goals. In addition, the Panthers have benefited from the strong play of Jonathan Huberdeau, who is the team's overall leader in points. In Florida's 60 games, he has come up with 19 goals on a shooting percentage of 11.6%. While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of 24. Florida's top goalie is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is giving up an average of 2.57 goals per game. In his 41 games played, he has turned in 25 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
Through 58 games, the Anaheim Ducks' goal and overall scoring leader is Troy Terry, with 52 points. He has reached his mark of 29 goals, on a shooting percentage of 21.8%. So far, 28% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Trevor Zegras, who has 28 assists to go along with his 16 goals. However, when on the ice, the Ducks are -20 in scoring differential. Anaheim's top goalie is John Gibson, who is giving up an average of 3.05 goals per game. In his 44 games played, he has come up with a quality start just 52% percent of the time.
In Florida's 60 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 36-22-2. So far, the team has been less likely to go over the betting line when playing on the road, going just 13-14-1. On the season, 68.0% of Florida's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 59.0% of the scoring coming from the Panthers. In Anaheim's 63 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 32-30-1. So far, the team has been less likely to go over the betting line when playing at home, going just 14-17. On the season, 52.0% of Anaheim's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 46.0% of the scoring coming from the Ducks. Look for this game to finish below the line of 6.5 goals, as Anaheim will have trouble finding the net.
Joe’s Pick Under 6.5 Goals
AUTHOR: Joe Kiemen
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