Utah Hockey Club (28-25-11) vs Anaheim Ducks (28-29-7)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Delta Center)
Betting Odds: Utah Hockey Club -235 / Anaheim Ducks +190 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The Anaheim Ducks and Utah Hockey Club meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Delta Center. Here’s an Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction. This article will include an Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Hockey Club Pick.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Islanders, lost to the Capitals, and they play the Predators, Blues, and Stars next. The Ducks have lost six of their last eight games and have allowed three or more goals in six of their last nine games.
The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.66 goals per game and are scoring 12.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 20 goals, Troy Terry has 31 assists and Cutter Gauthier has 138 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.09 goals per game and are killing 73.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 66 goals on 726 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 113 goals on 1,257 shots.
Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview
The Utah Hockey Club lost to the Blackhawks and Maple Leafs, and they play the Kraken, Canucks, and Oilers next. Utah has lost three of its last four games, which includes back-to-back losses outside of regulation.
The Utah Hockey Club are averaging 2.83 goals per game and is scoring 23.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Clayton Keller leads Utah with 23 goals, Nick Schmaltz has 35 assists and Dylan Guenther has 151 shots on goal. Defensively, the Utah Hockey Club is allowing 2.94 goals per game and is killing 80.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Connor Ingram has given up 66 goals on 558 shots faced, while Karel Vejmelka has allowed 100 goals on 1,103 shots.
Why the Utah Hockey Club will win
- The Ducks have lost 11 of their last 13 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Utah has won each of its last three home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have lost the second period in five of their last six games when tied after the first period.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- Utah has lost each of its last six night games at Delta Center after coming off overtime.
- The Ducks have won six of their last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games following a loss.
- Utah has failed to cover the puck line in 14 of its last 16 games as a home favorite against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Utah has lost the first period in three of its last four night games after coming off overtime.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah Hockey Club rank 3rd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.67).
- Utah Hockey Club rank 4th in the league in penalty minutes this season (616).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.89%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (32.2).
Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Hockey Club Injury Report
The Anaheim Ducks will be without Robby Fabbri.
The Utah Hockey Club will be without Tij Iginla and Nick Bjugstad.
Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction
Right when it looked like the Utah Hockey Club were turning the corner, they dropped three of their last four games, but they earned points in two of those losses. We can’t say the same for the Ducks, who have lost six of their last nine games and are getting rocked defensively. The Ducks have allowed three or more goals in six of their last nine games. The Ducks just gave up seven goals to the Capitals last night. With the rest advantage and home ice, Utah should win this game. Of course with a line in the -200s, I’m going to lay the PL to shave the price.
Randy’s Pick Utah Hockey Club -1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
