Anaheim Ducks vs Florida Panthers Preview
Betting on today’s Panthers and Ducks game? Catch the action at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+.
The Panthers are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against Ducks. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Anaheim Ducks – Florida Panthers odds
Anaheim Ducks vs Florida Panthers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Anaheim and Florida, the Panthers have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 2 goals per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Florida is averaging 4 goals compared to Anaheim at 2.
- Across the Panthers last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 5-5, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Anaheim has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Ducks have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 7-3.
- Although the Panthers have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 1-4.
Anaheim Ducks vs Florida Panthers Prediction
Going into the game against Anaheim, the Panthers hold a 10-5-1 record. They have a 7-2-0 record when favored and 3-3-1 as underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 4-4-1 record, while they are 6-1-0 when playing at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Panthers are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 17th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. The Panthers went 7-4 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 3-1.
Heading into this matchup vs. Anaheim, goalie Anthony Stolarz has started three games in this season. His current record is 2-1, and his save percentage stands at 89.2%.
Coming into their matchup with the Panthers, the Ducks have an overall record of 9-7-0 this season. On the road this season, they have a 5-3-0 record, while they are 4-4-0 in their games at home.
On offense, the Ducks are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 26th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Ducks offense is 19th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 17th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started nine games this season. His current record stands at 4-4, and his save percentage is 92.7%.
With the Panthers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Panthers.
Anaheim Ducks vs Florida Panthers Betting Tips
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Ducks (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Anaheim Ducks Injury Report
- Chase De Leo – Knee – Out
- Isac Lundestrom – Achilles – Out
- Trevor Zegras – Lower Body – Out
- Jamie Drysdale – Lower Body – Out
Florida Panthers Injury Report
- Aaron Ekblad – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Montour – Shoulder – Out
- Josh Mahura – Lower Body – Questionable
