The Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks have been among the worst teams in the NHL all season long and are truly competing for the opportunity to select Connor Bedard in June.
However, both the Blackhawks and Ducks are on winning streaks heading into Monday night, with the Blackhawks having one of the best winning streaks in the NHL while preparing to offload as many assets as possible.
We’ll review the stats, trends, and odds to make our Blackhawks vs Ducks score prediction and NHL expert picks.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks Odds Breakdown
Before we make our Blackhawks vs Ducks score prediction, we need to review the NHL odds and betting records.
Shockingly, the Anaheim Ducks are the moneyline favorite between these awful NHL teams, with odds between -133 and -140. The Blackhawks are the underdog, listed between +110 and +115. Chicago has a 21-37 straight-up record, while Anaheim is 19-41 straight-up.
Chicago is listed at +1.5 on the puck line spread, with odds between -220 and -250. Anaheim is listed at -1.5, with odds from +170 to +185. The Ducks have a 26-34 ats record, while the Blackhawks have a 28-30 ats record.
The total goals line is listed at 6.0, slightly down from the standard 6.5 total goals common in most NHL games. Although, you can find a few outliers with this game listed at 6.5.
Using the predominant total goals line of 6.0, the over is listed at -120, while the under is listed at +100. Chicago has a 31-26-1 over/under record, while Anaheim has a 33-25-2 over/under record.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks Information
Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks
Location: Honda Center, Anaheim, California.
Date and Time: Monday, February 27th, 2022, 10:00 pm ET.
How to Watch: NHLPP | ESPN+ | NBC Sports Chicago | https://livestreamsports.co/
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks Recent Scores
Last Game Records
Monday night’s matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks is the third and final game on the NHL schedule between these teams this season. The Blackhawks won the first game 3-2 on November 12th, while the Ducks won the second matchup 3-2 in overtime on February 7th.
These results of the previous NHL games between the Blackhawks and Ducks will be factored into our Blackhawks vs Ducks score prediction.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks won their last game 4-3 in a shootout over the San Jose Sharks on February 25th.
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks scored a massive upset in their last game, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on February 25th. With the win, anyone who took the Anaheim Ducks odds on the moneyline won and paid out at over +400.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
For people making Chicago Blackhawks predictions around tanking for Connor Bedard, the Blackhawks’ recent run of performance is entirely unwelcomed.
The Chicago Blackhawks are riding a five-game winning streak and climbing the NHL standings when the franchise and fan base would prefer to see the team lose. The Blackhawks are currently ranked last in the Central Divison and 30th overall in the NHL.
The Blackhawks are 6-4 in the last ten games and have a 6-4 over/under record. The over is 5-1 in the Blackhawks’ last six games and 4-0 in Chicago’s last four road games. The Blackhawks are 8-1 in the last nine matchups with the Ducks and 4-0 in the last four games in Anaheim.
Offensively, the Blackhawks are ranked 31st, averaging 2.5 goals per game, while having the 27th-ranked power play, converting at 17.3%.
Defensively, Chicago is giving up 3.57 goals per game, ranked 26th in the NHL, while having the 21st-ranked penalty kill, operating at 76.3%.
Potential trade candidate Max Domi leads the Blackhawks in scoring with 47 points (18 goals, 29 assists). Domi has 11 points in his last five games.
We expect Petr Mrazek to get the start for Chicago on Monday night. Mrazek has an 8-15-2 record, a 3.81 GAA, and a .890 SV%.
The Chicago Blackhawks have an exhausting NHL injury report, as there are a variety of players struggling with injuries or being held out of the lineup for trade purposes. We highly recommend checking the lineups before making any final bets tonight.
Anaheim Ducks Preview
The Anaheim Ducks have been awful all season long. Anaheim is ranked last in the Pacific Division, 31st overall in the NHL, and a front-runner to get the top overall pick in the NHL entry draft this spring.
The Ducks might have won the last two games but have a 3-7 record in the last ten games. The Ducks have a 4-5-1 over/under record. The over is 7-1 in the Ducks’ last eight home games.
Offensively, the Ducks are ranked 32nd, averaging 2.48 goals per game, while the powerplay is ranked 31st and converting at 15.7%.
Defensively, Anaheim is again ranked last in the NHL, averaging 4.12 goals-against per game, while the penalty kill is ranked 29th overall, operating at 73.3%.
Trevor Zegras leads Anaheim in NHL player stats with 50 points (19 goals, 31 assists). Cam Fowler has six points in the last five games.
We expect Ducks’ long-time number-one goalie John Gibson to get the start against the Blackhawks. Gibson is having a down year on a terrible team, posting a 12-23-6 record, a 3.96 GAA, and a .902 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks Pick and Prediction
Now that we have reviewed the stats, trends, and odds, and need to make our NHL picks and a final Blackhawks vs Ducks score prediction. Before we do, we have two more betting predictions to consider: the under is 3-1-1 in the last five head-to-head matchups, while the favorite is 11-4 in the last 15 games.
Our first pick is to take the Anaheim Ducks to win on the moneyline. League-wide trade activity picked up over the weekend, and with Chicago sitting players for potential trades and a lengthy injury report, we see a real opportunity for Anaheim to win on the moneyline.
For the first time this year, almost unbelievably, we’re taking the awful Anaheim Ducks to win on the moneyline.
Our second pick is to take the Blackhawks to cover the +1.5 goal spread. Neither team scores a lot, and we don’t see the Ducks pulling away and winning but multiple goals. Moreover, the first two games between these teams were one-goal games.
Take the Blackhawks +1.5.
Our final pick is directly tied to our Blackhawks vs Ducks score prediction. Regardless of what the total goals line is set to, we are taking the under. Again, neither team is spectacular at scoring, and we don’t expect these two teams to combine for seven total goals.
In fact, we think this game is going to replicate the final score from the Blackhawks and Ducks’ previous two matchups this season.
- Final Score Prediction: Anaheim Ducks 3 – Chicago Blackhawks 2
- Pick: Anaheim Ducks ML, Chicago Blackhawks +1.5, Under
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