Ducks vs. Red Wings Prediction and Odds (Fade Overvalued Ducks)
The Anaheim Ducks have won two-straight games, which has earned them the number two spot in the NHL's Pacific Division. They'll try to win their third straight contest tonight when they hit the road to take on the Detroit Red Wings.
The Red Wings have been exceeding expectations this season, but they're still on the outside looking in of the playoff picture. They sit in fifth place in the tough Atlantic Division, but nine whole points back from the Bruins, who still have three games in hand.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's interconference matchup.
Ducks vs. Red Wings Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Ducks -110
- Red Wings -110
Puck line:
- Ducks +1.5 (-240)
- Red Wings -1.5 (+195)
Total:
- 5.5 (Over -120/Under +100)
Ducks vs. Red Wings Betting Trends
- The OVER is 4-1 in the Ducks' last five games.
- Ducks are 10-5 in their last 15 games vs. Red Wings.
- Ducks are 4-1 in their last five games vs. Eastern Conference opponents.
- The UNDER is 6-3 in the Red Wings' last nine games.
- Red Wings are 1-4 in their last five games.
Ducks vs. Red Wings Prediction and Pick
The Ducks got off to a hot start this NHL season, and being in second place in the weak Pacific Division has clouded people's judgement of them. They're a subpar hockey team that has statistically struggled in recent weeks.
Over their past 10 games, the Ducks rank 29th in the NHL in both high danger scoring chances against (14.26) and expect goals against per 60 minutes (3.52). The Red Wings, on the other hand, rank 15th and 11th in those stats respectively.
The Ducks offense has also been horrid, ranking 29th in expect goals for per 60 minutes at 2.4.
I'll back the Red Wings at pick'em odds at home.
Pick: Red Wings -110
Iain is 19-16-1 (+2.43 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. You can see his detailed record here.