Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 11/19/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (-210) Blackhawks (+172)

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (6-10-1) will take on the Anaheim Ducks (5-8-2) on Tuesday. The line on this matchup has the Ducks at -210 and the Blackhawks are sitting at +172. The total has been set at 6.

The Anaheim Ducks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-2 defeat to the Golden Knights their last time out. The Ducks offense left a lot to be desired in the defeat. In the outing, they converted 2 of the 24 shots they attempted. Furthermore, they had 3 chances on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Anaheim accumulated 24 mins in the box for this game.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have amassed 41 power play opportunities (29th in the NHL) and have scored 12 goals in those chances. The Ducks have seen 533 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .914. Anaheim has tried 415 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.0%. At even strength, the Ducks have allowed the opponent to score 34 goals while scoring 27 of their own. Anaheim has accumulated 51 power play opportunities and they have notched 6 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 11.76%. For the season, they have recorded 12 points and their points % is .400. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Anaheim Ducks have notched 33 goals (32nd in hockey) so far this year and have given up 46.

The player in the crease for this game is Lukas Dostal. Dostal has participated in 79 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has earned a mark of 23-41-8 and got the start in 70 games. The opposition has notched 239 goals versus Dostal in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 3.97. Dostal has seen 2,522 shots taken against him and has garnered 2,283 saves. His save percentage is .905 in his 3,616 minutes guarding the cage. In his career, Dostal has 39 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .557.

When they took the ice last, Chicago went up against the Kraken in a matchup where the Blackhawks ended up losing by a score of 3-1. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this outing but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Blackhawks converted 1 goal of the 19 shots on goal they pursued.

This season, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 41 goals, 13 points, as well as a points percentage of .382. They have allowed 52 goals to be scored by way of 41 goals at even strength and 11 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blackhawks have 31 goals at even strength and 10 goals (16th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a total of 49 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 20.41%. Chicago has attempted 456 shots (23rd in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 8.99%, while allowing their opponents 524 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 78.43% on their opponents 51 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 90.1%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Petr Mrazek in net. Mrazek has a career mark of 173-163-38 and has been in net for 403 contests. Mrazek's rate of quality starts sits at 51.6% and he has earned 192 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He is sitting with 10,300 saves out of the 11,354 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .907. The opposition is averaging 2.90 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,054 goals altogether. He has started in 372 contests and has been on the ice for 21,838 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Anaheim (-210)

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