Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 11/12/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Fox Sports Prime Ticket

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+104) Ducks (-125)

The Anaheim Ducks (4-9-1) are hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (5-5-3) at Honda Center on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Blackhawks at +104 and the Ducks are coming in at -125. The over/under is set at 6.

The Chicago Blackhawks had a rough game after their 2-1 loss against the Kings in their previous outing. The Blackhawks offense left a lot to be desired in this defeat. For the game, they converted 1 out of the 32 shots they tried. Furthermore, they had 4 power play chances and were able to net 1 goal. Chicago earned 8 penalty minutes in this contest.

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Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched 35 goals (30th in pro hockey) on the year and have surrendered 40. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 13 points and their points percentage is .500. Chicago has compiled 41 power play opportunities and they have added 10 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 24.39%. While at even strength, the Blackhawks have conceded 26 goals while notching 25 of their own. Chicago has tried 338 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.4%. The Blackhawks have seen 447 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .911. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have 53 power play opportunities (6th in pro hockey) and have notched 14 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Arvid Soderblom. Opponents have tallied 23 goals against Soderblom in his career and his goals against average per contest is 3.70. Soderblom has participated in 7 contests during his NHL career. His save percentage is .899 for his 373 mins on the ice. He has accumulated an overall mark of 1-4-1 and he started in 5 games. During his career on the ice, Soderblom has earned 2 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .400. Soderblom has seen 227 shot attempts taken against him and has gathered 204 saves.

In their last contest, Anaheim played the Wild in a matchup where the Ducks took the loss by a tally of 4-1. The Ducks notched 1 goal of the 32 shots on goal they took. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal.

Anaheim has taken 412 shots (22nd in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.22%, while allowing the other team 565 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 63.64% on the other teams 55 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.7%. They have a tally of 39 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 10.26%. The Ducks have 34 goals at even strength and 4 goals (31st in the league) while on the power play. They have allowed 64 goals to be scored by of a combination of 44 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Anaheim Ducks have earned a total of 38 goals, 9 points, in addition to a points percentage of .321.

Across the rink you will find John Gibson patrolling the crease. Gibson is the owner of a lifetime record of 168-156-52 and has been in goal for 389 contests. Gibson's rate of quality starts is 54.3% and he has accumulated 207 quality starts in his professional career. He has recorded 10,675 saves out of the 11,684 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .914. Opponents are averaging 2.72 goals/game and he has yielded 1,009 goals altogether. He has made the start in 381 contests and has played 22,279 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Anaheim (-125)

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