Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Jan 2025

We’re heading to the 3-Way Moneyline and our prediction is for the Penguins to win in 60 minutes. The visitors could prove too strong for the Ducks and the +105 makes lots of appeal.

Pittsburgh Penguins triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Los Angeles Kings were beaten 5-1 at Crypto.com Arena. Sidney Crosby found the net along with four other players. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was red hot in this one, making 25 saves (.962).

Anaheim Ducks were defeated last time out, making it four losses on the spin. Honda Center saw them beaten 5-2 at home to Florida Panthers. Frank Vatrano and Mason McTavish each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Penguins have won the last two meetings against the Ducks. They triumphed 2-0 at Honda Center and then 2-1 (OT) at PPG PAINTS Arena. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Penguins land eight wins.

Starting Goalies

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-6-2	2.9	.902	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

John Gibson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-7-1	3.2	.890	2
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.4 shots on goal, with a 22.0% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have been giving up 3.3 goals from 29.5 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.

Bryan Rust is the top points scorer with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, with Sidney Crosby racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Tristan Jarry have a 2.36 goal against average with a .891 save percentage.

The Ducks have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 1.8 goals from 26.8 shots on goal, with a 10.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.5 goals from 33.1 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.8%.

The top points scorer is Jackson LaCombe with 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, while Ryan Strome is next best after registering 6 points which were all assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.71 GAA with a .917 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL clash is to back Pittsburgh Penguins to win in 60 minutes at +105. We think that the home team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.

We take note of any injuries affecting each franchise before going ahead with our hockey predictions. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the NHL action.

Key Penguins vs Ducks stats:

• Ducks have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Ducks have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Ducks have lost their last 4 games.
• Penguins have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Penguins 3-Way Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 48.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Leo Carlsson Under 1.5 Shots -114

Leo Carlsson (Ducks) has fallen short of the 1.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. When it comes to Shots on Goal, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of -114.

Latest Leo Carlsson Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+285

First

+1500

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 3 - 1 Ducks

The Penguins are available at +1700 when it comes to them winning 3-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Ducks

1-0

Penguins

+5000

Ducks

+5500

2-0

Penguins

+4500

Ducks

+5500

2-1

Penguins

+1300

Ducks

+1500

3-0

Penguins

+2800

Ducks

+4000

3-1

Penguins

+1700

Ducks

+2200

3-2

Penguins

+800

Ducks

+900

4-0

Penguins

+3300

Ducks

+5000

4-1

Penguins

+1300

Ducks

+1900

4-2

Penguins

+1400

Ducks

+1900

4-3

Penguins

+950

Ducks

+1100

5-0

Penguins

+5500

Ducks

+10000

5-1

Penguins

+2000

Ducks

+3400

5-2

Penguins

+1400

Ducks

+2000

5-3

Penguins

+2200

Ducks

+2800

5-4

Penguins

+1900

Ducks

+2200

6-0

Penguins

+9000

Ducks

+14000

6-1

Penguins

+4500

Ducks

+8000

6-2

Penguins

+2500

Ducks

+4000

6-3

Penguins

+2500

Ducks

+3500

6-4

Penguins

+4500

Ducks

+5500

6-5

Penguins

+4500

Ducks

+5000

7-1

Penguins

+8000

Ducks

+14000

7-2

Penguins

+6600

Ducks

+11000

7-3

Penguins

+5000

Ducks

+7000

7-4

Penguins

+6000

Ducks

+7500

7-5

Penguins

+10000

Ducks

+12000

7-6

Penguins

+11000

Ducks

+12000

8-4

Penguins

+10000

Ducks

+14000

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Pittsburgh Penguins as -156 favorites for this game, implying that they are 61% likely to win. Anaheim Ducks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +128.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6. NHL bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you want to wager Over 6, there are odds of -114.

The Penguins are -135 to light the lamp first and that makes them favorites. If you instead expect the Ducks to score the opening goal, you can get odds of -105.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League clash, with the betting sites creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Penguins

-156

Ducks

+128

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+104

Tie

+320

Ducks

+210

Puck Line

Penguins -1.5

+165

Ducks +1.5

-200

Total Goals

Under 6

-106

Over 6

-114

Sidney Crosby is the First Goalscorer favorite at +850. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +145.

Player Goals

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

First

+145

Anytime

+850

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

First

+175

Anytime

+1000

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

First

+185

Anytime

+1050

Troy Terry (Ducks)

First

+188

Anytime

+1050

Frank Vatrano (Ducks)

First

+188

Anytime

+1050

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Michael Bunting (Penguins)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Trevor Zegras (Ducks)

First

+240

Anytime

+1300

Mason McTavish (Ducks)

First

+265

Anytime

+1400

Leo Carlsson (Ducks)

First

+285

Anytime

+1500

Alex Killorn (Ducks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Ryan Strome (Ducks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Robby Fabbri (Ducks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Philip Tomasino (Penguins)

First

+320

Anytime

+1600

Anthony Beauvillier (Penguins)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Drew O'Connor (Penguins)

First

+370

Anytime

+1800

Kevin Hayes (Penguins)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Blake Lizotte (Penguins)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Sam Poulin (Penguins)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Brett Leason (Ducks)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Isac Lundeström (Ducks)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Cody Glass (Penguins)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Matt Nieto (Penguins)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Troy Terry (Ducks)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Frank Vatrano (Ducks)

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

+132

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-135

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Michael Bunting (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

+128

Mason McTavish (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

+128

Leo Carlsson (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-114

Alex Killorn (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-100

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 11.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 17.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 23.4
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.6
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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