The Anaheim Ducks (25-24-6) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (28-22-6) on Sunday, February 23rd. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on ESPN+. The Red Wings are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Ducks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 6:00 ET.

Ducks vs Red Wings

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 25-24-6 on the season. The Ducks entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.

The Ducks trailed 3-0 before finally getting on the board at 10:16 in the third period. Their second goal came with only 4 seconds left in the game.

The Detroit Red Wings Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 28-22-6. Detroit, favored on the puck line, didn’t cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 line. The Sabres scored first, but the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second period.

Both of Detroit’s goals came on the power play, courtesy of Dylan Larkin. The Sabres’ goal was also special teams-related, as Alex Tuch scored short-handed in the first period.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

Anaheim’s offense managed 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with McTavish’s goal coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.

Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season on McGinn’s goal, while Troy Terry and Ryan Strome contributed assists on McTavish’s late goal, bringing their season totals to five and four, respectively. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

Detroit’s offense fired 23 shots on goal in their 2-1 win over Buffalo. Dylan Larkin netted both goals, bringing his season total to 7. Larkin’s first goal came at 12:11 in the second period, followed by another at 5:22, both on power plays.

Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal. Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist, while Patrick Kane earned his 6th. The Red Wings had 15 giveaways in the game.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing four goals on 29 shots from the Blackhawks. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves but finished with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks also gave up two power-play goals, including one late in the 2nd period, and another at 17:43 in the 3rd.

Detroit Team Defense

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 of the first period, but they shut down the Sabres the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot recorded 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks.

Ducks vs Red Wings Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Anaheim has an puck line record of 5-5 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
• In their last three games at home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• The Red Wings have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
• As the betting favorite, the Ducks have an puck line record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.

Ducks vs Red Wings Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline bet in this game, our analysis leans towards the Red Wings picking up the win. However, given the current odds of -197, I’d advise going with the puck line, as our predictions have the Red Wings coming out on top by more than one goal.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Red Wings to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Red Wings to win this one by multiple goals over the Ducks.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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