If you are looking to make some NHL picks today, then you are going to have a couple of games to choose from. The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Anaheim to take on the Ducks, and this looks like one of the biggest mismatches on the NHL schedule today.
Pittsburgh beat Anaheim earlier this season, and they have also had a much better season overall. The Anaheim Ducks are a team that is trending in the right direction, but they are also hurting their chances of one of the top NHL picks in the draft.
There are many different ways to make Penguins vs Ducks picks in this game, and you should be leaning toward the road team.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Anaheim Ducks Odds
If you are going to make Penguins vs Ducks picks in this game, then you need to take a close look at the NHL odds to see what those look like. The Penguins are pretty big moneyline favorites in this game at -260, and the over/under is set at 6.5 total goals.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Anaheim Ducks Matchup Information
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Anaheim Ducks
Location of the Game: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
Date and Time: Friday, February 10, 2023, 10:00 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN+, Bally Sports West
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins odds to win the Stanley Cup have been all over the place this season, as they just haven’t been able to be consistent. Pittsburgh comes into this game with 59 points on the year, but that is only good enough for fifth place in the Metropolitan Division.
There is still a chance for the Penguins to move up in the NHL standings, but they are going to have to find a way to defend. Pittsburgh is scoring over 3.2 goals per game, but they are nearly giving up that many goals on the other end of the ice.
The NHL injury report doesn’t look good for the Penguins at this point of the season, as they have goaltender Tristan Jarry on injured reserve. Jarry can be one of the better goaltenders in the NHL, and not having him on the ice is a big problem.
Sidney Crosby is doing all that he can for this team, and he is leading the way with 24 goals and 37 assists on the year. Crosby is going to need some help as the season moves along, though, as he is no longer able to carry a team every single night.
Anaheim Ducks
You aren’t going to see the Ducks favored in very many NHL matchups this season, as they are a team that struggles in many different areas. The Anaheim Ducks stats show that this team is scoring just 2.44 goals per game, and they are allowing nearly four goals per game on the other end of the ice.
Trevor Zegras does have some impressive NHL player stats this season, as he leads the team with 43 total points. Anaheim is not a team that has just one superstar, but they have had plenty of different players step up and have a big game.
Goaltender John Gibson has had a solid career in the NHL, but he has been struggling this season. Gibson is allowing nearly four goals per game, and trying to stop the Penguins’ attack is not going to be easy.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Picks
One quick look at the overall NHL stats for this game gives you an idea of the Penguins vs Ducks picks that you should make. Pittsburgh is a much better overall team, and they are going to win this game by at least two goals.
The Penguins should also have a big night in terms of scoring goals, and that will give you a good opportunity to bet the over/under. Taking the Penguins -1.5 and the over 6.5 goals is the way to go in this game.
Over/Under: 6.5 Goals
Puck Line: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5
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