Ducks vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 7

Anaheim Ducks v Chicago Blackhawks

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The Anaheim Ducks (17-10-1), coming off a 4-3 shootout victory over the Washington Capitals, host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-10-6) at Honda Center on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks fell to the Los Angeles Kings 6-0 in their last game.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we expect to take home the victory in Sunday's hockey game.

Over the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone 3-5-2 while putting up 26 total goals (six power-play goals on 33 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 18.2%). They have conceded 36 goals.

Ducks vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final tally of Ducks 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-196)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks are 7-1-8 in overtime games as part of a 17-10-1 overall record.
  • Anaheim is 6-3-1 (13 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
  • In the four games this season the Ducks recorded just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
  • Anaheim finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Ducks have scored three or more goals in 20 games (16-4-0, 32 points).
  • In the seven games when Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 11 points after finishing 5-1-1.
  • When it has outshot opponents, Anaheim is 9-4-1 (19 points).
  • The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Ducks finished 8-4-0 in those matchups (16 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have a record of 12-10-6 this season and are 1-6-7 in overtime games.
  • In the 13 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
  • This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • Chicago has six points (2-3-2) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals 17 times, earning 24 points from those matchups (10-3-4).
  • This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 14 games has a record of 7-4-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 4-2-3 (11 points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Blackhawks finished 8-8-3 in those contests (19 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Ducks Rank Ducks AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
3rd 3.46 Goals Scored 3.04 15th
24th 3.36 Goals Allowed 2.93 16th
3rd 30.4 Shots 25.6 27th
23rd 29 Shots Allowed 30.2 27th
21st 17.71% Power Play % 22.35% 10th
27th 75.79% Penalty Kill % 84.54% 5th

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