Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 1/23/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 23rd  at the Honda Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Penguins’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim 

-Recent betting trends in games played between Pittsburgh and Anaheim

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Penguins and Ducks. 

What a Win for the Penguins

The Penguins haven’t had the most success this season, but they are coming off a big win in the last game. The Penguins faced off against the LA Kings and they scored five goals while the defense gave up only one goal and that was enough for the comfortable victory. Sidney Crosby did have a strong game scoring one goal and one assist. Alex Nedelijkovic saved 25 of the 26 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Washington Capitals, they ended up losing 4-1. 

The Penguins are averaging 3.0 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.59 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league while the defense is ranked 32nd. Sidney Crosby has scored 13 goals and added 38 assists so far this season. Getting the start for the Penguins is expected to be Alex Nedeljkovic and he comes into this game with a 9-7-4 record overall and he is giving up 3.21 goals per game. 

Why the Penguins Will Beat the Ducks

• The Penguins have won seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have lost each of their last four games.
• The road team has covered the puck line in 10 of the last 11 games between the Penguins and Ducks.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.

Ducks Have Lost Four Straight Games

All season has been a struggle for the Ducks and they have lost four straight games. In the last game against the Florida Panthers, they scored two goals but the defense gave up five goals. Mason McTavish put up one goal, but overall the defense just didn’t put up enough stops and that led to the defeat. Two games ago against the Florida Panthers, they ended up losing 3-0 because the offense wasn’t good enough. 

The Ducks are averaging 2.36 goals while their defense is giving up 3.14 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league while the defense is ranked 21st. Troy Terry has scored 15 goals and added 20 assists so far this season. Ryan Storme put up seven goals and added 19 assists so far this season. Getting the start for the Ducks will be Lukas Dostal who sits with an 11-13-4 record overall he has gone 11-13-4 so far this season and he has a save percentage of .907. The Ducks will meet the Predators after this game.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 

The Penguins are coming off a big win in the last game and they are going to follow it up with another victory here. The Ducks are averaging only 2.36 goals per game and that type of offense isn’t going to be enough to get the job done. The Penguins will core at least four goals and that will be enough to come out ahead. Back the Penguins on the puck line to cash here. This is going to be an easy winner.