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Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Ducks vs Penguins NHL Odds
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(18-11-3) Anaheim Ducks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (15-11-4)
Date: Monday, December 17th
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Penguins -170
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds:
NHL Betting Total: 6
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The Anaheim Ducks have gone 8-2 over their last 10 yet they remain huge +150 underdogs when they visit the Penguins on Monday (PIT -172). Pittsburgh has won two in a row including four straight at home which is the major factor for the spread discrepancy in this one. Even so, the Ducks have value on a three game win streak of their own.
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim might be a solid play on Monday mainly because their offense is clicking right now. The Ducks have won 8 of 9 and have netted 14 pucks over their last three wins. Anaheim scored a 2-1 OT win in Columbus on Saturday. That was their 4th road win in a row to push their mark to 8-7 away this year.
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The Ducks defense has been getting bailed out by their offense lately as they’ve given up 4+ goals in 3 of 6. John Gibson (14-9-4) looks to buck that trend in net on Monday. The Anaheim goaltender has won 6 of his last 7 decisions and has allowed 2 goals or less in five games.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins have won 5 of 7 in their own rights including four in a row at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh is heavy favorites at home for the third straight game after beating the Kings (-179) and Bruins (-164) on back-to-back nights Friday and Saturday. Speaking of, Monday is Pittsburgh’s 3rd game in 4 nights so could fatigue be a factor?
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The Penguins will give up some goals, allowing 3+ in 7 of their last 10. Anaheim is dead last in the league in SOG which helps Pittsburgh’s cause on Monday. Matt Murray is in net tonight making his 2nd start since returning from the injury list. He gave up 3 goals Saturday but was still behind the OT win.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Ducks are 5-0 last five road games
- Ducks are 8-1 their last 9 overall
- Ducks are 4-1 their last 5 on one days rest
- Penguins are 17-5 their last 22 vs. West
- Penguins are 8-2 last 10 H2Hmeetings in Pittsburgh
Free Anaheim Ducks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Prediction:
Even though they don’t play great traditionally in Pittsburgh, there’s solid value on Anaheim on Monday night. The Ducks have to have the edge in net not to mention the Penguins could be a bit fatigued.
Pittsburgh is playing in a 3-in-4 situation although each game has been on their home ice.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Anaheim ML
The Ducks have been playing great on the road lately and their offense gets to Murray in this one.
NHL Free Score Prediction: Anaheim 4 – Pittsburgh 1
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