Ducks vs Blackhawks Prediction 10/19/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 19th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 2-2-0 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Anaheim cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third to seal the loss. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 32-24, won 58.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got their lone goal from Carlsson, while Gudas led the team with seven hits. The Ducks started Dostal, who stopped 28 out of 32 shots in the game, which was an .875 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Penguins by a score of 4-3 and the Sharks by a score of 7-6. The Ducks have won two of their last three games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with four points coming into Saturday. Anaheim has scored 3.25 goals per game and they have allowed 4.00 goals against per game, while also going 26.7% on the power play and 70% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with two goals and four assists, while Chris Kreider has added four goals and one assist. The projected starting goalie for the Ducks is Lukas Dostal, who is 1-2-0 with a 3.40 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this year. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 2-2-2 this season after they lost to Vancouver in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Chicago led 2-0 after the first period, but failed to score any more goals in the loss. The Blackhawks out shot Vancouver by a total of 33-32, won 58.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bertuzzi and Donato, while Bertuzzi and Dach led the way with three hits each. The Blackhawks started Knight, who stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game, which was a .938 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, the Blackhawks defeated the Blues by a score of 8-3 and the Mammoth by a score of 3-1. Chicago has won two of their last three games and they are currently tied with a bunch of teams in the Central standings with six points. The Blackhawks have scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also going 21.1% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Teuvo Teravainen has led Chicago with one goal and five assists, while Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar have also added six points. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 1-2-1 with a 2.22 goals against average and a .924 save percentage this season. 

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

The Blackhawks have won each of their last five home games against the Ducks after coming off overtime.
The Ducks have lost six of their last seven road games.
The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games at United Center following a loss.
The Blackhawks have won the second period in five of their last six games against the Ducks after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

Five of the Ducks’ last six night games against the Blackhawks following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Four of the Blackhawks’ last five games after coming off a shootout have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last seven games following a home loss.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Blackhawks’ last 14 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances against the Ducks.
Teuvo Teravainen has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Blackhawks as underdogs against the Ducks.
Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in 12 of the Blackhawks’ last 15 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Sunday night appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Nikita Nesterenko has scored a goal in each of his last three road appearances against Central Division opponents.
Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight Sunday night appearances against Central Division opponents.

Ducks vs Blackhawks Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after winning two of their last three games, but both are also coming off of a loss. The Blackhawks are 1-1-1 at home this year, while the Ducks are 1-1-0 on the road. Anaheim has had some defensive struggles, as they have allowed 4+ goals in two of their last three. Chicago has been the better defensive team and I like how they are playing right now. Take the Blackhawks at home.