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The Anaheim Ducks (18-23-6) will aim to break a four-game losing streak when they square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (20-21-8) at home on Thursday, January 23 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.
The Ducks have totaled 18 goals during their past 10 outings, while giving up 34 goals. A total of 17 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into three power-play goals (17.6%). They are 2-6-2 over those contests.
Penguins vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Ducks 4, Penguins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+136)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have gone 6-8-14 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 20-21-8.
- Pittsburgh has 20 points (8-1-4) in the 13 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Penguins scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Pittsburgh has taken eight points from the 13 games this season when it scored two goals (2-7-4 record).
- The Penguins have scored at least three goals 26 times, and are 18-4-4 in those games (to register 40 points).
- In the 19 games when Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 16 points after finishing 6-9-4.
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 10-5-3 (23 points).
- The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Penguins went 9-14-5 in those contests (23 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have an 18-23-6 record this season and are 6-6-12 in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 17 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 18 points.
- This season the Ducks registered just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
- When Anaheim has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned five points (1-10-3 record).
- The Ducks have scored more than two goals in 19 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
- This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 4-5-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 8-8-2 (18 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 9-15-4 to record 22 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Penguins Rank | Penguins AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.36 | 32nd |
| 32nd | 3.59 | Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 21st |
| 17th | 28.3 | Shots | 27.9 | 19th |
| 29th | 31.1 | Shots Allowed | 32.2 | 31st |
| 4th | 27.14% | Power Play % | 13.08% | 31st |
| 16th | 78.83% | Penalty Kill % | 73.68% | 27th |
Penguins vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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