Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 11/3/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Victory+

The Anaheim Ducks (4-4-2) will try to beat the Chicago Blackhawks (3-7-1) at Honda Center on Sunday.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-2 defeat against the Sharks in their previous game. Chicago accumulated 2 penalty minutes for this matchup. Additionally, they had 3 attempts on the power play but didn't get a goal. The Blackhawks could have played much better offensively in the loss. For the game, they finished 2 out of the 28 shots they put on net.

While at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 28 goals while getting 22 of their own. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have amassed 32 power play opportunities (17th in pro hockey) and have notched 8 goals in those attempts. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 29 goals (24th in hockey) this season and have conceded 36. Chicago has tried 309 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.4%. For the current campaign, they have scored 7 points and their points percentage comes in at .318. The Blackhawks so far have had 320 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .888. Chicago has compiled 36 power play opportunities and they have added 7 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 19.44%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Arvid Soderblom. The opposition has scored 180 goals versus Soderblom in his NHL career and his goals against average is 3.78. Soderblom has played in 52 contests during his pro hockey career. His save percentage sits at .884 for his 2,854 minutes on the ice. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 7-35-5 and he has started in 46 games. For his career, Soderblom has recorded 17 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .370. Soderblom has had 1,546 shots taken against him and has garnered 1,366 total saves.

In their last contest, Anaheim went up against the Penguins in an outing where the Ducks ended up losing by a tally of 2-1. The Ducks converted 1 goal of the 23 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to notch a goal.

On the year, the Anaheim Ducks have accounted for 22 goals, 10 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500. They have allowed 27 goals to be scored by way of 21 goals at even strength and 6 goals while they were shorthanded. The Ducks have accumulated 18 goals at even strength and 4 goals (27th in the league) while on the power play. They have earned 31 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 12.90%. Anaheim has taken 264 shots (27th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.33%, while allowing the other team 358 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 77.78% on their oppositions 27 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 92.5%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Lukas Dostal in net. Teams are averaging 3.27 goals per contest and he has relinquished 222 goals altogether. Dostal's quality start percentage sits at 57.6% and he has accumulated 38 quality starting assignments in his career. He has made the start in 66 games and has been on the ice for 4,068 mins. Dostal holds a career mark of 23-37-8 and has participated in 75 contests. He has tallied 2,165 saves out of 2,387 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .907.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago

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