Red Wings vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - February 23

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The Detroit Red Wings (28-22-6) host the Anaheim Ducks (25-24-6), who have won four in a row, on Sunday, February 23 at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Sunday's contest.

Over the past 10 contests, the Ducks are 7-3-0 while putting up 28 goals against 23 goals conceded. On 24 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored two goals (8.3%).

Red Wings vs. Ducks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final result of Red Wings 4, Ducks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-186)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings have finished 7-6-13 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 28-22-6.
  • Detroit is 8-5-6 (22 points) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the 12 times this season the Red Wings finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-10-1 record, good for three points.
  • Detroit has taken 12 points from the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-3-2 record).
  • The Red Wings are 22-7-3 in the 32 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 47 points).
  • In the 17 games when Detroit has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 16 points after finishing 7-8-2.
  • In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, Detroit is 12-10-1 (25 points).
  • The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Red Wings finished 13-12-5 in those matchups (31 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have posted a record of 8-6-14 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 25-24-6.
  • In the 20 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
  • This season the Ducks registered only one goal in 13 games and have gone 1-11-1 (three points).
  • Anaheim has earned seven points (2-10-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Ducks have scored more than two goals 24 times, earning 46 points from those matchups (22-0-2).
  • This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games and registered 12 points with a record of 5-5-2.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 10-9-2 (22 points).
  • The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 33 games. The Ducks went 14-15-4 in those contests (32 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Red Wings Rank Red Wings AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
19th 2.86 Goals Scored 2.49 32nd
22nd 3.13 Goals Allowed 3 16th
27th 26.9 Shots 28 18th
24th 29.3 Shots Allowed 32.2 32nd
2nd 28.92% Power Play % 12% 31st
32nd 69.85% Penalty Kill % 74.84% 26th

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