New Jersey Devils vs Anaheim Ducks Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Devils. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on BSSC, and it’s hosted by the Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Devils being the favored team playing at home against the Ducks. Check out BetCoco for New Jersey Devils – Anaheim Ducks odds
New Jersey Devils vs Anaheim Ducks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Devils and Ducks have gone in favor of the Devils, putting together a record of 6-4. Looking back over the previous three times that the Ducks and Devils have faced off, they have combined to average 5 goals per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across the Ducks last five road games, the team averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 0-5 straight-up.
- The Devils are 2-1 puck line in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Devils have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Anaheim has an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
New Jersey Devils vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
The Ducks are set to face New Jersey with a 10-19-0 record. Their track record as favorites is 1-3-0, while they maintain 9-16-0 when considered underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 5-9-0 record, while they are 5-10-0 in their games at home.
On the offensive side, the Ducks are scoring an 2.6 goals per game this season, ranking 29th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 25th in the league. In terms of the Ducks’ offense during power plays, they are 18th in power play goals and 16th in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started 19 games this season. His current record stands at 5-13, and his save percentage is 0.857%.
Coming into their game vs. Anaheim, the Devils are 16-11-1. They are 14-8-1 when favored and 2-3-0 as the underdog. On the road, they have gone 10-5-0 this season and are 6-6-1 at home.
On offense, the Devils are averaging 3.6 goals per game which is 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 20th in the league. This year, the Devils have recorded a 11-5 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 5-5 record.
Entering the game, goalie Vitek Vanecek has started 17 games this season. His current record stands at 11-5, and his save percentage is 0.703%.
With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Devils to secure a 4-3 victory.
New Jersey Devils vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Tips
- Take the Devils on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
New Jersey Devils Injury Report
- Dougie Hamilton – Upper Body – Out
- Tomás Nosek – Upper Body – Out
- Nolan Foote – Upper Body – Out
- Dawson Mercer – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Brian Halonen – Lower Body – Out
Anaheim Ducks Injury Report
- Isac Lundestrom – Achilles – Out
- Trevor Zegras – Lower Body – Out
- Jamie Drysdale – Lower Body – Out
- Mason McTavish – Upper Body – Out
- Tristan Luneau – Personal – Out
