Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 2/7/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (-110) Blackhawks (-110)

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (15-29-4) will take on the Anaheim Ducks (16-29-5) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this game has the Ducks at -110 while the Blackhawks open at -110. The betting total is set at 6.

The Anaheim Ducks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 win against the Coyotes in their previous contest . Anaheim accounted for 45 penalty mins in this matchup. Furthermore, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't net one. The Ducks offense left a lot to be desired in the win. In the outing, they converted 2 of the 45 shots they attempted.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have amassed 174 power play tries (10th in the league) and have scored 48 goals in those chances. The Ducks have seen 1,942 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .895. Anaheim has taken 1,489 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.2%. When at even strength, the Ducks have allowed the opponent to score 155 goals while earning 99 as an offensive unit. Anaheim skates onto the rink with 145 power play chances and they have scored 23 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 15.86%. For the season, they have tallied 37 points and their points percentage comes in at .370. When discussing their scoring capabilities, the Anaheim Ducks have earned 122 goals (31st in the National Hockey League) for the year and have given up 203.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Anthony Stolarz. Over the course of his time in hockey, Stolarz is sitting with 30 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .517. He has a save percentage of .911 during his 4,032 mins guarding the cage. Stolarz has seen 2,224 shots against him and has garnered 2,026 total saves. Opponents have scored 198 goals versus Stolarz in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.95. He has a win-loss mark of 26-24-7 and was named the starter in 58 games. Stolarz has been involved in 80 games throughout his pro hockey career.

In their last game, Chicago faced the Oilers in a matchup where the Blackhawks went home in defeat by a mark of 7-3. The Blackhawks earned 3 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this matchup and recorded 1 out of those chances.

The Blackhawks have 91 goals at even strength and 27 goals (26th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. Chicago has attempted 1,257 shots (32nd in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.39%, while allowing the other team 1,629 shots. On the year, the Chicago Blackhawks are sitting with 118 goals, 34 points, in addition to a points percentage of .354. They have granted a total of 174 goals to be scored by of a combination of 138 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 139 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 19.42%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 75.34% on their opponents 146 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 89.3%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Petr Mrazek between the pipes. He has compiled 7,879 stops out of 8,684 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .907. Mrazek has accumulated a career record of 145-115-32 and has participated in 316 games. He has been a starter 289 games and has been on the ice for 17,661 minutes. Mrazek's percentage of quality starts sits at 50.5% and he has made 146 quality starting assignments in his professional career. The opposition is averaging 2.73 goals per contest and he has surrendered 805 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Anaheim (-110)

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