Ducks vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 29

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The Anaheim Ducks (21-15-2), coming off a 6-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, host the San Jose Sharks (18-17-3) at Honda Center on Monday, Dec. 29 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in their most recent game.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Monday's hockey action.

The Sharks have a 5-5-0 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 34 goals while conceding 34 in that time. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in four goals (14.3% conversion rate).

Ducks vs. Sharks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Ducks 4, Sharks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-208)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have a 21-15-2 record overall, with an 8-2-10 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • In the 12 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-3-2 record (good for 16 points).
  • In the seven games this season the Ducks recorded only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
  • Anaheim finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Ducks have scored three or more goals in 26 games (20-5-1, 41 points).
  • In the nine games when Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 13 points after finishing 6-2-1.
  • In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 11-6-1 (23 points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 10-6-1 to record 21 points.

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have posted a record of 8-3-11 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 18-17-3.
  • In the 15 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
  • This season the Sharks scored only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
  • San Jose has five points (2-3-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Sharks have scored more than two goals in 23 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
  • This season, San Jose has recorded a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 9-6-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 2-6-0 (four points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 16-11-3 to register 35 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Ducks Rank Ducks AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
4th 3.32 Goals Scored 3.00 18th
32nd 3.47 Goals Allowed 3.45 30th
3rd 30.7 Shots 25.3 29th
23rd 28.8 Shots Allowed 31.2 32nd
22nd 17.07% Power Play % 18.18% 21st
28th 75.40% Penalty Kill % 77.87% 21st

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