Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 4/1/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Friday, April 1, 2022

Location: Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ

TV: Fox Sports Arizona

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (-118) Coyotes (+100)

Gila River Arena is the location where the Arizona Coyotes (21-41-5) will try to beat the Anaheim Ducks (27-30-11) on Friday. The moneyline on this matchup has the Ducks at -118 while the Coyotes are coming in at +100. The total comes in at 6.

The Anaheim Ducks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-2 loss against the Stars in the last game they played. The Ducks didn't have their best offensive outing in the loss. In the game, they converted 2 of the 28 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice but weren't able to convert it into a goal. Anaheim compiled 2 minutes in the box for this contest.

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When talking about scoring goals, the Anaheim Ducks have racked up 187 goals (23rd in pro hockey) on the campaign and have surrendered 216. For the year, they sit with 65 points and their points % is .478. Anaheim has accounted for 189 power play opportunities and they have notched 43 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 22.75%. At even strength, the Ducks have conceded 179 goals while earning 144 of their own. Anaheim has tried 2,012 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.3%. The Ducks have had 2,240 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .904. Anaheim Ducks opponents have amassed 195 power play opportunities (14th in the NHL) and have earned 37 goals in those chances.

The player between the pipes for this game is Anthony Stolarz. In his career, Stolarz has accrued 24 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .585. His save percentage currently sits at .916 for his 2,894 mins between the pipes. Stolarz has seen 1,564 shots against him and he has 1,432 saves. Opponents have been able to score 132 goals versus Stolarz in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.74. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 19-16-6 and he has started in 41 games. Stolarz has played in 55 contests during his pro hockey career.

In their last outing, Arizona faced the Sharks in an outing where the Coyotes took home the win by a score of 5-2. They had 1 chance on the power play in this contest but didn't score a goal. The Coyotes netted 5 goals of the 24 shots on goal they pursued.

Arizona has tried 1,725 shots (32nd in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.97%, while allowing the opposition 2,383 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 73.30% on their opponents 206 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.0%. They have a total of 168 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 13.69%. The Coyotes have racked up 149 goals at even strength and 23 goals (32nd in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 238 goals to be scored by of a combination of 183 goals at even strength and 55 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Arizona Coyotes have earned a total of 172 goals, 47 points, in addition to a points percentage of .351.

Across the ice you will find Karel Vejmelka defending the goal. The opposition is averaging 3.38 goals per contest and he has relinquished 128 goals overall. Vejmelka's percentage of quality starts is 48.7% and he has accumulated 19 quality starts in his career. He got the starting nod in 39 games and has been on the ice for 2,272 mins. Vejmelka is sitting with a lifetime record of 11-26-2 and has participated in 41 games. He has tallied 1,229 stops out of 1,357 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .906.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Anaheim (-118)

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