Florida Panthers vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 11/17/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Friday, November 17, 2023

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Bally Sports

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-175) Ducks (+135)

The Florida Panthers (10-4-1) are on their way to Honda Center on Friday where they will play the Anaheim Ducks (9-7-0). The line on this matchup has the Panthers at -175 and the Ducks are priced at +135. The total is set at 7.

The Florida Panthers were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-3 victory over the Sharks in their last outing. The Panthers had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in this win. In the matchup, they finished 5 out of the 32 shots they tried. They also had 3 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to score 2 goals. Florida garnered 6 mins in the box for this contest.

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Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Florida Panthers have accumulated 49 goals (17th in the league) on the season and have allowed 43. For the current campaign, they have earned 21 points and their points percentage is sitting at .700. Florida has tallied 47 power play chances and they have notched 9 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 19.15%. When playing at even strength, the Panthers have allowed 31 goals while getting 40 on offense. Florida has tried 510 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.6%. The Panthers have had 414 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .896. Florida Panthers opponents have tallied 49 power play tries (23rd in the NHL) and have a total of 12 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. Over the course of his career, Bobrovsky has accounted for 365 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .572. His save percentage currently sits at .915 for his 37,626 mins played. Bobrovsky has seen 19,172 shots against him and has recorded 17,537 saves. The opposition has notched 1,635 goals against Bobrovsky in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.61. He has an overall mark of 368-210-52 and he was named the starter in 638 games. Bobrovsky has played in 654 contests over the course of his professional hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, Anaheim faced off against the Avalanche in a game where the Ducks went home in defeat by a score of 8-2. The Ducks recorded 2 goals out of the 17 shots on goal they attempted. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this one but didn't score a goal.

The Ducks have accumulated 38 goals at even strength and 11 goals (19th in hockey) while on the power play. Anaheim has put up 454 shots (25th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.79%, while allowing the other team 523 shots. On the campaign, the Anaheim Ducks have notched a total of 49 goals, 18 points, in addition to a points percentage of .563. They have allowed 51 goals to be scored by of a combination of 37 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 56 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 19.64%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 80.56% on the other teams 72 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.2%.

Across the rink you are expected to see John Gibson in net. Teams are averaging 2.82 goals/game and he has surrendered 1,182 goals altogether. Gibson's rate of quality starts is 54.3% and he has 234 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has started in 431 games and has played for a total of 25,173 minutes. Gibson is the owner of a career mark of 184-183-59 and has participated in 440 contests. He has racked up 12,331 stops out of the 13,513 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .913.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Florida (-175)

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