Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes Preview
Planning on watching today’s Coyotes 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 Coyotes are favored in this Western conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Anaheim Ducks – Arizona Coyotes odds
Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Coyotes and Ducks have played each other, Arizona has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 3 goals per game.
- Across the Coyotes last five road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home games, Anaheim has an puck line record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Ducks have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 7-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Coyotes have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Arizona posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction
Going into the game against Anaheim, the Coyotes hold a 18-14-2 record. They have a 9-1-1 record when favored and 9-13-1 as underdogs. When they have hit the road, they have a 6-9-2 record this season, and they are 12-5-0 at home.
The Coyotes come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 17th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 30th in the league. The Arizona offense is ranked 12th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 29th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Connor Ingram has started 20 games this season. His current record stands at 12-7, and his save percentage is 0.8282828282828283%.
Ahead of their matchup with Arizona, the Ducks have a 13-21-0 record. Their performance when favored is 1-3-0, while they hold a 12-18-0 record as underdogs. On the road, they have gone 7-9-0 this season and are 6-12-0 at home.
When looking at their offense, the Ducks have an average of 2.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Ducks offense is 15th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 15th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started 21 games this season. His current record stands at 7-13, and his save percentage is 0.8686868686868687%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Tips
- We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+112)
- The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Anaheim Ducks Injury Report
- Radko Gudas – Lower Body – Questionable
- Brock McGinn – Personal – Questionable
- Isac Lundestrom – Achilles – Out
- Tristan Luneau – Personal – Out
- Leo Carlsson – Lower Body – Out
Arizona Coyotes Injury Report
- Jakub Voracek – Head – Out
- Shea Weber – Ankle – Out
- Bryan Little – Ear – Out
- Travis Boyd – Upper Body – Out
- Barrett Hayton – Upper Body – Out
- Vladislav Kolyachonok – Lower Body – Out
- J.J. Moser – Upper Body – Questionable
