How to Pick the Penguins vs. Ducks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 23

Published 12:50 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025

For the upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Penguins vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • This season, Pittsburgh games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under 26 times.
  • This season, 14 of Anaheim’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
  • The Penguins score 3.00 goals per game, compared to the Ducks’ average of 2.36, adding up to 1.1 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
  • This game’s total is 0.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -148

  • The Penguins have been victorious in seven of their 11 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (63.6%).
  • Pittsburgh is 3-1 (victorious in 75.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter.
  • The Penguins have a 59.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Ducks Moneyline: +124

  • Anaheim has 15 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 43 times).
  • When the Ducks’ moneyline odds are +124 or longer, they have won 15 games out of 42 opportunities.
  • Anaheim’s implied probability to win this game is 44.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Anaheim 4, Pittsburgh 3

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby is one of Pittsburgh’s top contributors this season with 51 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 9.2%.
  • Rickard Rakell is another of Pittsburgh’s important contributors currently with 39 total points (23 goals and 16 assists) to his name.
  • Through 42 games, Bryan Rust has proven himself as an important offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has 37 points (19 goals and 18 assists).
  • In the 21 games Alex Nedeljkovic has played this season, his save percentage is .893, 51st in the league.

Ducks Points Leaders

  • Anaheim’s Troy Terry has collected 20 assists and 15 goals in 43 games, good for 35 points.
  • Ryan Strome has made a major impact for Anaheim this season with 26 points, thanks to seven goals and 19 assists.
  • Anaheim’s Frank Vatrano has 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) this season.
  • Lukas Dostal has a .908 save percentage (21st in the league), with 795 total saves, while giving up 81 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has compiled an 11-13-4 record between the posts for Anaheim this season.

Penguins’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/17/2025 Sabres W 5-2 Away -104
1/18/2025 Capitals L 4-1 Away +158
1/20/2025 Kings W 5-1 Away +159
1/23/2025 Ducks Away -148
1/25/2025 Kraken Away
1/27/2025 Sharks Away
1/29/2025 Utah Hockey Club Away

Ducks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/16/2025 Lightning L 4-3 Away +263
1/18/2025 Panthers L 3-0 Away +321
1/21/2025 Panthers L 5-2 Home +221
1/23/2025 Penguins Home +124
1/25/2025 Predators Home
1/28/2025 Kraken Away
1/30/2025 Flames Away

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Pittsburgh vs. Anaheim Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Anaheim, California
  • Venue: Honda Center

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