Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Ducks vs Penguins

The Anaheim Ducks go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 9.

We’re keeping things simple by wagering the Penguins on the Moneyline. They should get the better of the Ducks and our prediction is available at odds of -120.

Anaheim Ducks have won their previous two games. The latest was a 7-1 home triumph at Honda Center against Chicago Blackhawks. Leo Carlsson scored 2 goals and was +1 in total. Goalie Ville Husso stopped 19 shots (.950).

Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-2 (SO) scoreline occurred on the road at American Airlines Center against Dallas Stars. Thomas Novak and Connor Dewar scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Ducks have won the last two encounters against the Penguins. They achieved winning scorelines of 5-1 and 4-3 at Honda Center. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Penguins have won six.

Starting Goalies

Ville Husso (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-8-2	3.2	.887	0
23/24	9-5-2	3.55	.892	0

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-10-8	3	.890	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 33.3 shots on goal, with a 12.8% powerplay efficiency. The Ducks have been giving up 3.5 goals from 26.6 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.5%.

Leo Carlsson is the top points scorer with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, with Cutter Gauthier recording 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Ville Husso have a 2.82 goal against average with a .875 save percentage.

The Penguins have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 26.8 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Sidney Crosby with 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, while Evgeni Malkin is next in line after having 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Tristan Jarry have a 2.47 GAA with a .915 SV%.

Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We are having a bet on Pittsburgh Penguins in this NHL clash and they should have the edge. You can back our pick at odds of -120 on the Moneyline and we think this offers good value.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Ducks vs Penguins stats:

• Penguins have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Penguins have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Ducks have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Ducks have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Penguins have won 6 of their last 10 games against Ducks.

Penguins Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

If you’re looking for greater odds, Pittsburgh can be backed at a bigger price on the Puck Line. For more juice, also consider the Match Winner & Total Goals and Winning Margin lines.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chris Kreider Over 1.5 Shots -189

Chris Kreider (Ducks) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -189 currently available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ducks 2 - 4 Penguins

We’re predicting the Penguins to land a 4-2 victory and this is available at +1600. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Ducks

Penguins

1-0

Ducks

+6600

Penguins

+6600

2-0

Ducks

+6000

Penguins

+6000

2-1

Ducks

+1700

Penguins

+1700

3-0

Ducks

+4000

Penguins

+4000

3-1

Ducks

+2200

Penguins

+2200

3-2

Ducks

+900

Penguins

+900

4-0

Ducks

+5000

Penguins

+4500

4-1

Ducks

+1900

Penguins

+1800

4-2

Ducks

+1600

Penguins

+1600

4-3

Ducks

+950

Penguins

+950

5-0

Ducks

+8000

Penguins

+7500

5-1

Ducks

+3000

Penguins

+2800

5-2

Ducks

+1800

Penguins

+1600

5-3

Ducks

+2200

Penguins

+2000

5-4

Ducks

+1700

Penguins

+1600

6-0

Ducks

+12000

Penguins

+11000

6-1

Ducks

+6600

Penguins

+5500

6-2

Ducks

+3300

Penguins

+2900

6-3

Ducks

+2800

Penguins

+2500

6-4

Ducks

+4000

Penguins

+4000

6-5

Ducks

+4000

Penguins

+4000

7-0

Ducks

+4000

Penguins

+14000

7-1

Ducks

+11000

Penguins

+9000

7-2

Ducks

+8000

Penguins

+7000

7-3

Ducks

+5500

Penguins

+5000

7-4

Ducks

+5500

Penguins

+5000

7-5

Ducks

+9000

Penguins

+8000

7-6

Ducks

+9000

Penguins

+9000

8-1

Ducks

+9000

Penguins

+14000

8-2

Ducks

+14000

Penguins

+12000

8-3

Ducks

+13000

Penguins

+12000

8-4

Ducks

+11000

Penguins

+10000

8-5

Ducks

+12000

Penguins

+11000

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Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There’s the opportunity to back Pittsburgh Penguins at -115 on the Moneyline although Anaheim Ducks are priced up at betting odds of -104. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 51% chance of success.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -120.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. The best sportsbooks have a huge range of pre-game and in-game betting options.

Moneyline

Ducks

-104

Penguins

-115

3-Way Moneyline

Ducks

+155

Tie

+320

Penguins

+135

Puck Line

Ducks +1.5

-250

Penguins -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-102

Over 6.5

-120

Should you be more interested in a specific player, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out goalie and player props that focus on performance rather than the game lines and final score. For example Goaltender Saves and Powerplay Points.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 33.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 17.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 12.5
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 16.6
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 14.5
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 3.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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