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Pittsburgh Penguins Poised for Victory Against Anaheim Ducks on Halloween Night

On Thursday evening, the Anaheim Ducks (4-4-1) will face off against the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins (3-7-1) at PPG Paints Arena in a non-conference matchup. The Ducks hope to even out their road trip record, while the Penguins aim to end their six-game losing streak. In their last meeting, Pittsburgh secured a 2-0 victory over Anaheim. The game is set to start at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with Pittsburgh opening as the favorite with a -185 betting line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mighty Ducks +163 | Penguins -185
• Spread: Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-155) | Penguins -1.5 (+134)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 65%.

Anaheim vs Pittsburgh Stats

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks ended their two-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday. Leo Carlsson scored a power-play goal in the first period, with assists from Mason McTavish who had two assists in the game. Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano also scored for the Ducks. Goalie Lukas Dostal made 39 saves in the win. Dostal praised the team's effort and sacrifices in the game, noting their strong defensive play. Key injuries include defenseman Alexander Romanov who missed the game with an upper-body injury and LW Anthony Duclair who remains on IR. Anaheim is ranked 29th in power ranking, 31st in offense, 9th in defense, and has a record of 4-4-1 this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins Analysis

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost their sixth straight game to the Minnesota Wild, with goalie Joel Blomqvist giving up four goals on 42 shots. Center Sidney Crosby had three assists, and RW Rickard Rakell scored twice. The Penguins goaltenders have struggled, giving up four or more goals in seven straight games. Coach Mike Sullivan emphasized the importance of puck management in improving defensively. RW Bryan Rust was placed on the injured reserve. The Penguins have a power ranking of 17, ranked #23 for offense and #30 for defense, with a record of 3-7-1. Anaheim has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Penguins Poised for Victory Against Anaheim Ducks on Halloween Night

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a favorable history against the Anaheim Ducks, winning three of their last four meetings and two of three at PPG Paints Arena. Anaheim has struggled to score against Pittsburgh goaltenders in recent matchups. Last season, the Penguins performed well at home with a 56.1% win rate, while the Ducks struggled on the road, losing over 63% of their away games. This trend has continued into the new season, with Anaheim losing two out of their first three road games. Offensively, Pittsburgh has an advantage over the Ducks, who ranked low in the league in several categories last season and have only exceeded three goals in two games this season. Additionally, Anaheim goaltenders allowed the most goals per game in the league last season and recently gave up six goals to the New Jersey Devils. The statistics and trends indicate a likely Pittsburgh victory at home on Halloween night.

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