Penguins vs Ducks Prediction 10/14/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Penguins vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 14th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 2-1-0 this year after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Pittsburgh tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed the last five goals in the blowout loss. The Penguins were out shot by a total of 30-19, won 52% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh also recorded 14 hits and 18 blocked shots in the loss. The Penguins got their lone goal from Kindel, while Rakell led the way with three hits in the game. Pittsburgh started Silovs, who stopped 24 out of 30 shots, which was an .800 save percentage. 

Pittsburgh started the season with a win over the Rangers by a score of 3-0 and the Islanders by a score of 4-3. The Penguins have scored 2.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 20% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill this season. Evgeni Malkin has led Pittsburgh with five assists, while Justin Brazeau has added three goals this year. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Tristan Jarry, who is 1-0-0 with a 3.03 goals against average and a .919 save percentage this year. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 1-1-0 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 7-6 in overtime last time out. Anaheim trailed 6-4 in the third period, but they scored twice to tie the game and won in overtime. The Ducks out shot San Jose by a total of 43-23, won 42.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim also recorded 24 hits and 12 blocked shots in the win. The Ducks got goals from Carlsson, Gauthier (2), Killorn, Kreider (2), and Sennecke, while Trouba, Vatrano, and Killorn all had three hits each. Anaheim started Mrazek, who stopped 17 out of 23 shots in the game, which was a .739 save percentage. 

Anaheim opened the season with a 3-1 loss to Seattle in their first game. The Ducks have scored 4.00 goals per game and they have allowed 4.50 goals against per game, while also going 40% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Mason McTavish has led Anaheim with four assists, while Sennecke and Carlsson both have three points this year. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 0-1-0 with a 3.16 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

The Ducks have won 11 of their last 12 home openers.
The Penguins have lost each of their last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Ducks have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games against the Penguins following a road win.
The Penguins have lost the second period in five of their last six games as underdogs when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

Eleven of the Ducks’ last 12 home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Eight of the Penguins’ last 10 games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 15 games at Honda Center.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Penguins’ last six games following a home loss.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

Chris Kreider has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home favorite.
Mason McTavish has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last four games as favorites.
Ryan Strome has recorded an assist in each of his last three appearances with his team as a favorite against the Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 Tuesday night appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one assist in four of the Penguins’ last five games as underdogs.
Sidney Crosby has scored at least one goal in four of the Penguins’ last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Anaheim Ducks rank T4th in the league for goals per game this season (4.00).
The Anaheim Ducks rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (66.67%).
The Pittsburgh Penguins rank T5th in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.67).
The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 25th in the league in penalty minutes this season (20).

Penguins vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim picked up their first win of the season in their last game, but they allowed six goals to the Sharks, which is definitely a concern. Pittsburgh started the season with two wins, but lost by five goals to the Rangers in their last game. The Penguins are 1-0-0 on the road this year, while the Ducks are playing their first game on home ice. I don’t love how Anaheim defended against San Jose, but their offense was solid and they should have their starting goalie in net. Take the Ducks to win here.