Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Ducks vs Penguins pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Pittsburgh.
- The Ducks head into the game at 4-4-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Ducks are currently 19th in the league.
- The Ducks are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Islanders.
- The Penguins head into the game at 3-7-1.
- Pittsburgh is 12th in power play goals this season.
- The Penguins are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Wild.
Ducks vs Penguins Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Penguins as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.
Ducks vs. Penguins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Anaheim Ducks at Pittsburgh Penguins
- Where: Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
- Date: Thursday, October 31st
- Betting Odds PIT -1.5, ANA +163 | PIT -195 O/U 6.5
Ducks Preview: Can Anaheim Grab a Win on the Road?
The Ducks evened their record to 4-4-1 with a 3-1 road win over the Islanders. Anaheim, as underdogs on the puck line, not only won but covered the puck line. The pre-game total was set at 5.5 goals, and the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.
Three different players scored for the Ducks in this one, with Frank Vatrano’s empty net goal sealing the win. Anaheim’s defense held the Islanders scoreless until the third period.
Anaheim’s offense fired 22 shots on goal in their 3-1 win over the Islanders. Frank Vatrano netted his first goal of the season on an empty net, while Leo Carlsson added his 4th and Troy Terry scored his 5th, both on power plays.
Mason McTavish picked up his 4th and 5th assists of the season, with Olen Zellweger adding his 2nd assist. The Ducks had 14 giveaways and scored in each period, including Carlsson’s goal at 5:55 in the first.
Defensively, the Ducks will look to build off their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Islanders. Goalie Lukas Dostal recorded 40 saves with a 97.6% save percentage. The Ducks' defense also contributed 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 25 blocks, but they’ll look to improve on the 41 shots on goal they allowed.
Penguins Preview: Can the Penguins Offense Score Enough at Home?
The Penguins fell to 3-7-1 after a 5-3 loss to the Wild. Pittsburgh held a 2-0 lead in the first period, but Minnesota responded with five unanswered goals. The Penguins were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 8 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5.
Valtteri Puustinen opened the scoring at 8:24 in the first period, and Rickard Rakell added another goal at 15:31. However, the Wild tied it up before the end of the first and took the lead for good with 18:22 left in the second period.
Rickard Rakell led the Penguins' offense with two goals, bringing his season total to 7. He scored his first goal at 15:31 in the first period and followed up with another in the third at 16:24. Valtteri Puustinen opened the scoring for Pittsburgh with his first goal of the season, which came on a power play at 8:24 in the first.
Sidney Crosby contributed with three assists, now totaling 10 assists for the season. The Penguins took 29 shots on goal and finished the game with 15 giveaways.
Defensively, the Penguins gave up a late lead, allowing two goals at the end of the first period and two more in the second. They also conceded an empty-netter with 19 seconds left in the third. Joel Blomqvist made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%.
Ducks vs Penguins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Ducks have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Pittsburgh has an puck line record of 3-7 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Penguins have an puck line mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Pittsburgh posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the Ducks have an puck line record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
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