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Vancouver Canucks Favored to Beat Anaheim Ducks in Divisional Matchup: Prediction and Stats - Who Will Come Out on Top?

The Anaheim Ducks will face off against the Vancouver Canucks in a divisional matchup on Saturday evening. The Ducks are coming off a road loss to the Flames, while the Canucks secured a home win against the Kraken in their last game. The Canucks currently lead the season series 2-1. Vancouver is favored to win with a betting line opening at -181. Stay tuned for the Ducks vs. Canucks prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mighty Ducks +158 | Canucks -181
• Spread: Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-167) | Canucks -1.5 (+141)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vancouver will win straight-up is 64%.

Anaheim vs Vancouver Stats

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks are aiming to reach the .500 mark this season, showing improvement compared to last year. The team has won three out of their last five games, with standout performances from players like Troy Terry, Mason McTavish, Pavel Mintyukov, and Olen Zellweger. Despite injuries to key players like John Gibson, the Ducks have been solid in goal with Lukas Dostal. The team is currently averaging 2.7 goals per game and conceding 3.1 goals on average. With a power ranking of 31, Anaheim is ranked 25 in offense, 21 in defense, and has a record of 33-34-8 this season.

Vancouver Canucks Analysis

The Vancouver Canucks are currently eight points out of a playoff spot with several teams ahead of them in the standings. Despite recent competitive play, including a win against the Islanders and a shootout loss to the Blue Jackets, the team suffered a road defeat against the Jets and a disappointing home loss against the Kraken. Star defenseman Quinn Hughes has recorded 70 points this season, while veteran winger Brock Boeser has accumulated 46 points. Elias Petterson has struggled with only 45 points in 65 games and is currently dealing with an injury. Goaltending has been a weak spot for the Canucks, with Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen posting mediocre statistics. The team is averaging 2.8 goals per game and giving up 3.1 goals per game. With a power ranking of 24, the Canucks are ranked 23rd in offense and 20th in defense, with an overall record of 34-28-13. In their last three matchups, Vancouver has gone 2-1-0 against Anaheim.

Anaheim Ducks Struggling on the Road as Vancouver Canucks Threaten Elimination

The Anaheim Ducks are currently facing challenges on the road, having lost four out of their last five games. The Vancouver Canucks, while unlikely to secure a playoff spot, are at risk of being eliminated if they fail to secure a victory in their upcoming match. Additionally, the Canucks have displayed superiority in their previous encounters with the Ducks this season, scoring a total of 10 goals across three games. Despite their inconsistent offensive performance, the Canucks have demonstrated a strong offensive capability, having scored five goals against the Islanders and six goals against the Blue Jackets in recent weeks. This poses a significant threat to the Ducks, who rank last in the NHL for shots conceded per game.

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