The Anaheim Ducks (10-13-4) travel to face off against the Ottawa Senators (12-13-2) on Wednesday, December 11th. This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa and televised on ESPN+. The Senators 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 7:30 ET.

Ducks vs Senators

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped their record to 10-13-4 this season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

After falling behind 4-0, the Ducks finally got on the board with a goal from Brock McGinn in the third period. Mason McTavish added another for Anaheim with just 4 seconds left in the game.

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 12-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total line of 6.5 goals never came close to being threatened.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette scoring first at 14:32 in the opening period. Brady Tkachuk added another in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second, which came on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.

The Ducks had 16 giveaways and were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period, when McGinn got them on the board. Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season, and Troy Terry notched his fifth assist on McTavish’s late power-play goal.

Senators Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense took 23 shots on goal, scoring three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Tim Stützle netted his 6th goal of the season on an empty net, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th. Adam Gaudette also scored, marking his 7th goal of the year.

The Senators’ first goal came 5:28 into the opening period. They added a second at 8:49 in the second period and finished with an empty-netter at 17:46 in the third. Ottawa recorded 11 giveaways in the game.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage, but the Ducks couldn’t stop Chicago from adding a late goal, sealing a 4-2 loss.

Ottawa Team Defense

On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build off of their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg recorded 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.

Ducks vs Senators Trends

• The Ducks are 3-0 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
• Although Ottawa has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 2-8. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Senators have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Ducks have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their puck line record was 4-1 in these scenarios.

Ducks vs Senators Prediction

To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Senators is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -239, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Ducks to cover. Even in the event of a Senators victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Ducks should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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