Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction 12/9/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Penguins Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 9th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Pittsburgh Penguins Preview

The Penguins have 34 points this season with a 14-7-6 record, and are 20-7 ATS and 12-12 in over/under. They have a 6-4-2 home record and an 8-3-4 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road shootout loss to the Stars, and their previous three games were a 4-3 road win against the Lightning, a 5-1 road win against the Flyers, and a 7-2 home loss against the Maple Leafs.

Offensively, the Penguins are averaging 3.15 goals per game and are scoring 33.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.70 goals per game and are killing 85.0% of their opponent’s power plays.

Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins with 30 points, also leading the team in goals with 18, while Evgeni Malkin adds a team-high 21 assists. Tristan Jarry is the starting goalie for the Penguins, and he has a 9-2-1 record, with 2.54 GAA and .913 SV%. Arturs Silovs is the backup goalie and he has a 4-4-4 record, with 3.00 GAA and .898 SV%.

Anaheim Ducks Preview

The Ducks have 37 points this season with a 18-10-1 record, and are 17-12 ATS and 18-11 in over/under. They have a 11-4-0 home record and a 7-6-1 road record and are sitting 1st in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 7-1 home win over the Blackhawks, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home shootout win against the Capitals, a 7-0 home loss against the Mammoth, and a 4-1 road win against the Blues.

Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 3.59 goals per game and are scoring 18.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.28 goals per game and are killing 75.3% of their opponent’s power plays.

Leo Carlsson leads the Ducks with 38 points, also leading the team in goals with 16, while Troy Terry adds a team-high 23 assists. Lukáš Dostál is the starting goalie for the Ducks, and he has a 11-5-1 record, with 2.81 GAA and .904 SV%. Petr Mrázek is the backup goalie and he has a 3-3-0 record, with 3.69 GAA and .876 SV%.

Anaheim Ducks @ Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends: December 9, 2025

Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win

• The Penguins have won six of their last seven night games at PPG Paints Arena following a shootout loss.
• The Ducks have lost five of their last six road games following a home win.
• The Penguins have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games following a home win.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Penguins have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight road games against the Penguins.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites following a shootout loss.
• The road team has won the first period in each of the Penguins’ last four games.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Ducks’ last eight games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Penguins’ last five games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Penguins’ last four night games at PPG Paints Arena following a shootout loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last six games following a win.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Sidney Crosby has scored a goal in four of the Penguins’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Erik Karlsson has recorded an assist in 10 of his last 11 appearances with his team as a home favorite against Pacific Division opponents.
• Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Sidney Crosby ranks 1st amongst qualified players for shooting percentage (28.1%) this season.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Chris Kreider has scored at least one goal in five of his last six road appearances against the Penguins.
• Beckett Sennecke has recorded an assist in seven of the Ducks’ last eight games.
• Beckett Sennecke has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Ducks’ last 11 games.
• Chris Kreider has scored two goals against the Penguins this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pittsburgh Penguins rank T1st in the league in power play percentage this season (33.33%).
• The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.00%).
• The Anaheim Ducks rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.59).
• The Anaheim Ducks rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.26%).

Ducks vs Penguins Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Ducks won 4-3 at home and both teams are tied 3-3 in their last 6 meetings.

In this Ducks vs Penguins Prediction, the Penguins are coming as -121 home favorites. The Ducks continue to roll in what is so far one of their best seasons in recent years and have four more total wins than the Penguins and are 3-1 in their last 4 games. The Penguins have been weaker at home this season but are 4-2 in their last 6 games and it is hard to pick a side in this game. Both teams have been very efficient in scoring this season, averaging 6.64 goals per game combined and their previous meeting this season had 7 total goals. Take the over 6.5 goals in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 6.5