Anaheim Ducks (4-4-2) vs Chicago Blackhawks (3-7-1)
November 3, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Anaheim Ducks -122 / Chicago Blackhawks -101 — Over/Under:
In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 3rd, at the Honda Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Blackhawks’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim
-Recent betting trends in games played between Chicago and Anaheim
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blackhawks and Ducks.
Can Ducks Offense Do Enough?
The Ducks offense scored only one goal in the last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and although it was enough to get overtime, they couldn’t make the plays in overtime and ended up losing. Alex Killorn scored a goal for the one one of the game. Two games ago against the New York Islanders, the Ducks scored three goals and they ended up coming away with a victory.
The Ducks as a team are averaging 2.22 goals while their defense is giving up 2.7 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd while the defense is ranked 6th. The defense has been good for this team, but the offense just hasn’t been consistent enough.
Blackhawks On Tired Legs
The Blackhawks are on tired legs after their game against the LA Kings on Saturday. Two games ago against the San Jose Sharks, the Blackhawks scored two goals while the defense gave up three and that led to the defeat. The Blackhawks had 29 shots on goal but 27 of them were saved. In goal for the Blackhawks was Petr Mrazek and he saved 26 of the 29 shots that he faced.
The Blackhawks are averaging 2.64 goals while their defense is giving up 3.27 goals per game. The offense is ranked 25th best in the league while the defense is ranked 27th. Connor Bedard has scored three goals and added six assists so far this season. The Blackhawks will face the Red Wings, Stars, and Wild following this one.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
The tired legs are going to be a problem in this game for the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks defense is giving up 3.27 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. The Ducks defense all season has been strong and their defense is going to step up in a big way here. Look for the Blackhawks to score a max of one goal, and the Ducks will come out on top. Back the Ducks.