Anaheim Ducks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 3/12/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2022

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+114) Devils (-137)

Prudential Center is the location where the New Jersey Devils (21-32-5) will take on the Anaheim Ducks (27-24-9) on Saturday. The line on this matchup has Anaheim at +114 while New Jersey is at -137. The over/under is 6.

The Anaheim Ducks were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-1 loss against the Predators in their last contest. Anaheim accounted for 11 mins in the box in this contest. Additionally, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to score a goal. The Ducks had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in this loss. For the outing, they were able to notch a goal on 1 out of the 28 shots they launched.

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When talking about their scoring capabilities, the Anaheim Ducks have accounted for 172 goals (19th in pro hockey) on the season and have given up 187. For the season, they have earned 63 points and their points percentage is .525. Anaheim comes into tonight with 171 power play chances and they have scored 42 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 24.56%. While at even strength, the Ducks have given up 158 goals while notching 130 on the offensive side of the ice. Anaheim has attempted 1,782 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.7%. The Ducks have had 1,976 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .905. Anaheim Ducks opponents have 169 power play tries (14th in professional hockey) and have come away with 29 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is John Gibson. Gibson has participated in 364 contests during his pro hockey career. He has earned an overall record of 165-139-48 and he has started in 356 games. Opponents have tallied 914 goals versus Gibson in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.63. Gibson has seen 10,802 shots against him and has accrued 9,888 saves. His save percentage sits at .915 during his 20,877 mins in the crease. Throughout his time in hockey, Gibson has accounted for 198 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .556.

In their last outing, New Jersey played the Jets in a game where the Devils ended up losing by a final of 2-1. The Devils recorded 1 goal of the 34 shots on goal they pursued. They had 3 power play opportunities in this one and notched 1 goal out of those chances.

The Devils have scored 145 goals at even strength and 31 goals (21st in the league) while having a power play advantage. New Jersey has attempted 1,855 shots (13th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 9.49%, while allowing the other team 1,786 shots. This season, the New Jersey Devils have notched a total of 176 goals, 47 points, as well as a points percentage of .405. They have earned 162 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.14%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 81.29% on their oppositions 155 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.6%. They have permitted 203 goals to be scored by of a combination of 174 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they had less men on the ice.

On the other side of the ice you will find Nico Daws between the pipes. He has compiled 249 saves out of the 274 shots attempted against him, giving him a rate of .909. Daws has accumulated a lifetime record of 5-4-0 and has been in goal for 11 contests. He has made the start in 10 games and has played 560 mins. Daws' rate of quality starts sits at 40.0% and he has 4 quality starting assignments in his career. The opposition is averaging 2.68 goals/game and he has yielded 25 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New Jersey (-137)

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