Anaheim Ducks vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 12/11/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Ottawa Senators

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Location: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+220) Senators (-275)

The Ottawa Senators (12-13-2) host the Anaheim Ducks (10-12-4) at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday. The line on this contest has Anaheim at +220 while Ottawa is coming in at -275. The betting total comes in at 6.5.

The Anaheim Ducks had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Canadiens in their previous contest . Anaheim garnered 29 minutes in the box in this matchup. In addition, they had 3 chances with the advantage and notched 1 goal. The Ducks didn't have their best offensive outing in this game. In the matchup, they converted 2 out of the 29 shots they tried.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have totaled 71 power play tries (27th in pro hockey) and have a total of 18 goals in those chances. The Ducks have seen 854 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .909. Anaheim has taken 716 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 8.8%. At even strength, the Ducks let the opposition score 60 goals while getting 51 themselves. Anaheim comes into the game with 76 power play opportunities and they have added 12 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 15.79%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 24 points and their points percentage is .462. With regard to scoring goals, the Anaheim Ducks have notched 63 goals (31st in the NHL) this season and have allowed 78.

The player protecting the goal in this game is John Gibson. Gibson has been in net for 485 contests throughout his NHL career. He has amassed a record of 197-209-62 and got the start in 474 games. The opposition has notched 1,337 goals against Gibson in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.94. Gibson has had 14,852 shots against him and has garnered 13,515 total saves. His save percentage is at .910 for his 27,261 minutes in the crease. For his professional hockey career, Gibson has earned 255 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .538.

In their last contest, Ottawa went up against the Islanders in a matchup where the Senators went home in defeat by a tally of 4-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this matchup and converted 1 out of those opportunities. The Senators scored 2 goals of the 31 shots on goal they pursued.

On the season, the Ottawa Senators have earned a total of 82 goals, 26 points, and a points percentage of .481. They have allowed 85 goals to be scored by way of 65 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. The Senators have accumulated 58 goals at even strength and 24 goals (5th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 93 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 25.81%. Ottawa has taken 835 shots (9th in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.82%, while allowing the other team 737 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 74.03% on the other teams 77 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.5%.

Across the ice you are expected to see Linus Ullmark defending the goal. He is sitting with 7,131 stops out of 7,774 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .917. Ullmark has amassed a lifetime record of 145-80-25 and has played in 264 games. He was named a starter in 254 games and has played for a total of 14,328 minutes. Ullmark's quality start rate comes out to 63.4% and he has accumulated 161 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.69 goals per contest and he has relinquished 643 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Ottawa (-275)

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