Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 1/7/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Bally Sports

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wings (-143) Ducks (+118)

The Detroit Red Wings (19-16-4) are hitting the road to Honda Center on Sunday where they will take on the Anaheim Ducks (13-24-1). The line on this contest has Detroit at -143 and Anaheim opens at +118. The total is set at 7.

The Detroit Red Wings had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Kings in their previous game. Detroit accounted for 4 mins in the box in this contest. Moreover, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Red Wings had a middle of the road showing in this game. In the game, they converted 3 out of the 27 shots they tried.

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In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Detroit Red Wings have racked up 139 goals (3rd in pro hockey) this season and have surrendered 134. For the season, they have accumulated 42 points and their points percentage is .538. Detroit has accumulated 155 power play opportunities and they have scored 34 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 21.94%. When playing at even strength, the Red Wings have conceded 109 goals while having 105 when they are on offense. Detroit has tried 1,164 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.9%. The Red Wings thus far have had 1,255 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .893. Detroit Red Wings opponents have 132 power play tries (5th in hockey) and have earned 25 goals in those attempts.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Alex Lyon. Throughout his time in hockey, Lyon has accrued 22 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .524. He has a save percentage of .906 during his 2,636 minutes played. Lyon has seen 1,378 shots against him and has gathered 1,249 total saves. Opponents have racked up 129 goals versus Lyon in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.94. He has compiled a mark of 23-15-5 and he was named the starter in 42 games. Lyon has been in net for 50 matchups throughout his NHL career.

In their last contest, Anaheim squared up with the Jets in a game where the Ducks took the loss by a final of 3-1. They had 2 power play attempts in this contest but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Ducks scored 1 goal of the 38 shots on goal they took.

The Ducks have accumulated 71 goals at even strength and 23 goals (19th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Anaheim has taken 1,116 shots (24th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.42%, while allowing the opposition 1,238 shots. On the season, the Anaheim Ducks have earned a total of 94 goals, 27 points, and a points percentage of .355. They have granted a total of 127 goals to be scored by of a combination of 93 goals at even strength and 34 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 118 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 19.49%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.64% on their oppositions 167 power play tries, and their save percentage is 89.7%.

Across the rink you will find John Gibson in net. He has racked up 12,748 stops out of 13,981 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .912. Gibson has a lifetime mark of 187-195-59 and has participated in 456 contests. He has started in 446 games and has racked up 26,073 mins. Gibson's quality start rate sits at 54.0% and he has made 241 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.84 goals per game and he has yielded 1,233 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit (-143)

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