New Jersey Devils Set for Home-Ice Advantage Against Struggling Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils will go head-to-head in a competitive game, each hoping to gain momentum in their respective divisions. The Ducks have a 10-19 record
Game outlook
The Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils will go head-to-head in a competitive game, each hoping to gain momentum in their respective divisions. The Ducks have a 10-19 record and are currently in last place in the Pacific Division, while the Devils are 15-11-1 in the Metropolitan Division. Although the odds are stacked against Anaheim, the game could prove to be a pivotal one for each team's season. New Jersey stands to gain the most from this game, reportedly favored by betting outlets with an opening line of -255 and current line of -270.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mighty Ducks +222 | Devils -270
Spread: Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-110) | Devils -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 73%.
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
The Ducks' season has been suboptimum, with their offense unable to keep up with that of their opponents. Frank Vatrano and Mason McTavish have been team leaders with 24 goals and 20 assists between them, but they have been the only ones to score seven goals or more. The defense has also been lacking, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net; Radko Gudas and Urho Vaakanainen have combined for 3.0 defensive point shares but have ultimately been unable to lead the team to success, and goaltender John Gibson has recorded a .905 save percentage and 2.89 goals-against average on 566 shots. The Ducks' power ranking of 16 reflects their lack of success, with a record of 10-19 and an offense and defense ranked 29th and 25th in the league, respectively.