Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/7/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (-105) Blackhawks (-115)

The Anaheim Ducks (10-15-0) are on their way to United Center on Thursday where they will attempt to beat the Chicago Blackhawks (7-16-1). The moneyline on this contest has the Ducks at -105 and the Blackhawks are coming in at -115. The total is 7.

The Anaheim Ducks will look for better times on the ice after their 3-2 defeat against the Avalanche in their previous contest . Anaheim accounted for 33 penalty minutes in this contest. The Ducks left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. Furthermore, they had 3 power play opportunities and were able to net 1 goal. For the matchup, they finished 2 out of the 33 shots they attempted.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have 110 power play opportunities (1st in pro hockey) and have come away with 22 goals in those chances. The Ducks have had 794 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .890. Anaheim has tried 740 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.2%. When at even strength, the Ducks have conceded 65 goals while earning 50 themselves. Anaheim is sitting with 81 power play opportunities and they have tallied 18 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 22.22%. For the season, they have accumulated 20 points and their points % is .400. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Anaheim Ducks have earned 68 goals (29th in pro hockey) this year and have given up 87.

The player in the crease for this game is John Gibson. During his career on the ice, Gibson has 238 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .542. His save percentage sits at .912 during his 25,681 minutes guarding the cage. Gibson has seen 13,767 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 12,556 saves. Opponents have tallied 1,211 goals versus Gibson in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.83. He has accumulated a mark of 185-190-59 and he started in 439 games. Gibson has played in 449 contests during his pro hockey career.

In their last contest, Chicago went up against the Predators in a matchup where the Blackhawks got the tie by a mark of 3-3. The Blackhawks recorded 3 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they tried. They had 2 power play opportunities in this game but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

Chicago has tried 661 shots (28th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.93%, while allowing the other team 784 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 74.36% on their opponents 78 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 88.8%. They have recorded 75 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 10.67%. The Blackhawks have accumulated 51 goals at even strength and 8 goals (29th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 88 goals to be scored by of a combination of 68 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 59 goals, 15 points, as well as a points percentage of .313.

Across the ice you will find Petr Mrazek defending the goal. Mrazek has accrued a career record of 155-132-34 and has played in 348 contests. Mrazek's quality start rate comes out to 51.1% and he has accumulated 163 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has accrued 8,780 saves out of 9,682 shots taken, giving him a save % of .907. His opposition is averaging 2.79 goals per game and he has relinquished 902 goals overall. He has made the start in 319 contests and has played 19,427 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago (-115)

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