Anaheim Ducks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction NHL Picks 10/27/24

The Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils meet Sunday in NHL action at the Prudential Center. Here’s a Anaheim Ducks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction. This article will include a Anaheim Ducks vs New Jersey Devils Pick.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks lost to the Rangers, beat the Sharks, and they play the Penguins and Islanders next. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.29 goals per game and are scoring on 8.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Troy Terry leads Anaheim with 4 goals, Mason McTavish has 3 assists and Ryan Strome has 18 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 2.57 goals per game and are killing 79 percent of their opponent’s power plays. James Reimer has given up 3 goals on 32 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 13 goals on 203 shots.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils lost to the Red Wings and Islanders, and they play the Canucks and Flames next. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.45 goals per game and are scoring 28.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 8 goals, Jesper Bratt has 9 assists and Dougie Hamilton has 39 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.36 goals per game and are killing 77.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has allowed 13 goals on 105 shots faced, while Jacob Markstrom has given up 22 goals on 202 shots.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Devils have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
• The underdogs have won four of the Devils’ last five games at Prudential Center.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games at Prudential Center.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Devils have lost the first period in four of their last five night games at Prudential Center.

Anaheim Ducks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

The New Jersey Devils are head and shoulders the more talented team and should be favored, especially at home. However, the Devils have lost their last 4 games and are getting beat up on the defensive side, so I’m not sure why anybody would be laying -300 prices. The Anaheim Ducks have been able to cash as big dogs a couple of times this season, and they’ve been respectable enough defensively to give them a fighting chance. Again, the Devils should be favored and should win, but this price is insane given the subpar form. I’ll take a shot in the dark with the Ducks.