Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 3/21/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Bally Sports

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+106) Ducks (-127)

Honda Center is where the Anaheim Ducks (23-43-3) will attempt to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks (19-45-5) on Thursday. The odds on this game have Chicago at +106 while Anaheim is priced at -127. The over/under is 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 6-2 defeat to the Kings their last time on the ice. Chicago recorded 2 mins in the box for this matchup. The Blackhawks had a below average offensive outing in this loss. In addition, they had 4 opportunities with more players on the ice and scored 1 goal. In the outing, they scored on 2 of the 24 shots they put on net.

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In the matter of scoring goals, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 151 goals (31st in the league) on the year and have allowed 247. For the year, they have recorded 43 points and their points % is .312. Chicago steps onto the ice with 211 power play opportunities and they have scored 34 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 16.11%. At even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed the opponent to score 203 goals while notching 117 on the offensive side of the ice. Chicago has taken 1,865 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 8.1%. The Blackhawks thus far have had 2,240 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .890. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have recorded 194 power play tries (27th in the league) and have earned 44 goals in those chances.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Petr Mrazek. Throughout his time in hockey, Mrazek has accrued 178 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .507. His save percentage is .907 in his 21,389 minutes between the pipes. Mrazek has had 10,724 shots against him and has recorded 9,725 saves. Opponents have racked up 999 goals versus Mrazek in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.80. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 165-150-38 and was named the starter in 351 games. Mrazek has played in 382 contests during his professional hockey career.

In their last outing, Anaheim went up against the Wild in a matchup where the Ducks took the defeat by a final of 4-0. They had 3 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Ducks converted 0 goals of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Ducks have 133 goals at even strength and 37 goals (25th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Anaheim has tried 1,873 shots (28th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.08%, while allowing their opponents 2,272 shots. Over the course of the season, the Anaheim Ducks have accumulated 170 goals, 49 points, as well as a points percentage of .355. They have allowed 251 goals to be scored by way of 176 goals at even strength and 75 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 204 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 18.14%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 73.21% on their opponents 280 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.0%.

Across the rink you will find John Gibson in net. He has tallied 13,210 saves out of 14,509 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .910. Gibson has accrued a career mark of 193-203-61 and has been in goal for 474 games. He has made the start in 463 games and has been on the ice for 27,063 minutes. Gibson's quality start rate is 53.8% and he has qualified for 249 quality starting assignments in his career. His opposition is averaging 2.88 goals/game and he has conceded 1,299 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Anaheim (-127)

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