Montreal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 2/2/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, February 2nd at the Honda Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Canadiens’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Montreal

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim

-Recent betting trends in games played between Montreal and Anaheim

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Canadiens and Ducks. 

Ducks Look to Bounce Back

The Ducks faced off against the Calgary Flames and they really struggled. The Ducks scored one goal while the defense gave up four goals and that led to the defeat. Frank Vatrano scored a goal. John Gibson was in goal and he saved 26 of the 29 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Seattle Kraken he finished with six goals and came away with the victory. In this game, the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start here. 

The Ducks are averaging 2.51 goals while their defense is giving up 3.12 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league while the defense is ranked 21st in the league. Troy Terry has been the top player for the Ducks this season scoring 16 goals and adding 33 assists. The offense for this team has been far too inconsistent and it’s been what has really hurt their chances of finding success. 

Why the Ducks Will Beat the Canadiens

• The Canadiens have lost seven of their last eight games at Honda Center.
• The Ducks have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight home games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as road favorites.
• The Canadiens have lost the first period in five of their last six road games against Pacific Division opponents.

Canadiens are Struggling

The Canadiens are struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. Two games ago against the Winnipeg Jets, they lost 4-1 and in the last game against the Minnesota Wild, they lost 4-0. Against the Wild, they only had 19 shots on goal and that wasn’t enough. Jakub Dubes was in goal and he saved 23 of the 26 shots that he faced. The Canadiens need to find a way to get the offense going here. 

The Canadiens are averaging 2.92 goals while their defense is giving up 3.53 goals per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 27th in the league. They are shooting 11.25 percent which is 4th in the league. They have a negative shot differential per game which is -3.47 which is 29th in the league. Nick Suzuki has scored 15 goals and added 36 assists so far this season. The Canadiens will meet the Sharks, Kings, and Devils after this game.

Why The Canadiens Will Beat the Ducks

• The Ducks have lost each of their last four day games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Canadiens have won four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in nine of their last 11 road games.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Canadiens have won the third period in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.

Montreal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction

The Canadiens offense has been a major issue heading into this game and they aren’t going ot magically figure it out in this game. The Ducks are averaging 2.51 goals, and their offense is going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Neither team is going over the two-goal mark here, and that will be the difference here as this game is going to stay under the total. Back the under to cash here.