Keep reading to see our Red Wings vs Ducks NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Red Wings are sitting at 7-7-1.
- Detroit are currently 26th in assists this season..
- The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
- The Ducks take on Detroit at 5-8-2.
- The Ducks are are averaging 2.2 goals per contest so far.
- The Ducks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
Red Wings vs Ducks Preview
Looking to win big? The Red Wings and Ducks face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Ducks are hosting the game at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Red Wings are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.
Red Wings vs. Ducks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Detroit Red Wings at Anaheim Ducks
- Where: Anaheim at Honda Center
- Date: Friday, November 15th
- Betting Odds DET -1.5, DET -143 | ANA +120 O/U 6.5
Red Wings Preview: Can the Red Wings Offense Score Enough on the Road?
With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, Detroit evened their record at 7-7-1. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that number.
Detroit fell behind early, giving up a goal in the first period, but responded with two goals in the second to secure the win. Dylan Larkin scored both goals for the Red Wings, bringing them back to .500 for the season.
Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season in the second. Both goals came on power plays, with Larkin’s first coming at the 12:11 mark and his second at 5:22 in the period.
The Red Wings fired 23 shots on goal but were hampered by 15 giveaways. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist of the season, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th and Lucas Raymond his 10th.
Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they locked things down after that, not allowing another goal. Goalie Cam Talbot had 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. The Red Wings' defense also contributed 4 takeaways and 11 hits.
Ducks Preview: Are the Ducks Ready for a Home Win?
Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 5-8-2 for the season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 6 combined goals fell short of that mark.
After falling behind 3-0, the Ducks finally got on the board in the third period. Brock McGinn scored at 10:16, and Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.
Anaheim took 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his own second goal, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.
The Ducks were held scoreless until McGinn's goal at 9:44 in the third period. Anaheim had 16 giveaways and picked up three assists, with Troy Terry earning his fifth assist of the season on McTavish’s late power-play goal.
Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period and another late in the second. They also allowed a crucial goal at 17:43 in the third, just after they had cut the deficit to 3-1. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage. Anaheim's defense finished with 6 takeaways and 15 hits.
Red Wings vs Ducks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Detroit has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 6-4. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- Across the Ducks last five home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Ducks have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Detroit has an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 6-4 straight up.
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Red Wings vs Ducks Free Pick
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