Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 10/30/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Monday, October 30, 2023

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+210) Penguins (-275)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-5-0) are welcoming the Anaheim Ducks (4-4-0) at PPG Paints Arena on Monday. The odds on this game have the Ducks at +210 and the Penguins are opening at -275. The betting total is set at 7.

The Anaheim Ducks were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 7-4 victory over the Flyers in their previous contest . Anaheim garnered 25 penalty minutes in this game. Moreover, they had 2 power play attempts and were able to net 2 goals. The Ducks had a impressive offensive performance in the win. For the outing, they earned a goal on 7 out of the 25 shots they put on goal.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have amassed 41 power play opportunities (2nd in professional hockey) and have scored 10 goals in those chances. The Ducks so far have had 248 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .903. Anaheim has attempted 225 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.1%. When playing at even strength, the Ducks have conceded 14 goals while notching 22 of their own. Anaheim steps onto the ice with 26 power play opportunities and they have notched 3 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 11.54%. For the season, they have accumulated 8 points and their points percentage is .500. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Anaheim Ducks have earned 25 goals (17th in the league) for the year and have allowed 24.

The man in goal for this game is John Gibson. For his career, Gibson has earned 230 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .540. His save percentage currently is at .912 for his 24,915 minutes in the crease. Gibson has had 13,382 shots taken against him and has accrued 12,207 total saves. The opposition has scored 1,175 goals versus Gibson in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.83. He has earned a record of 181-182-59 and he has gotten the start in 426 games. Gibson has been in goal for 435 contests over the course of his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, Pittsburgh went up against the Senators in an outing where the Penguins ended up losing by a mark of 5-2. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal. The Penguins converted 2 goals out of the 42 shots on goal they pursued.

Pittsburgh has put up 281 shots (2nd in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.19%, while allowing their opponents 232 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 84.00% on their opponents 25 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 89.2%. They have a tally of 20 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 10.00%. The Penguins have tallied 21 goals at even strength and 2 goals (31st in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 25 goals to be scored by way of 21 goals at even strength and 4 goals while they had less men on the ice. During this campaign, the Pittsburgh Penguins have notched a total of 23 goals, 6 points, in addition to a points percentage of .375.

Across the rink you are expected to see Tristan Jarry protecting the net. Jarry has a lifetime mark of 119-64-20 and has been in net for 212 games. Jarry's quality start rate comes out to 60.3% and he has accumulated 123 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has a tally of 5,595 stops out of the 6,126 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .913. His opposition is averaging 2.65 goals per game and he has given up 531 goals in total. He has made the start in 204 contests and his ice time sits at 12,039 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (-275)

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