The Anaheim Ducks (17-19-5) travel to face off against the St. Louis Blues (19-19-4) on Thursday, January 9th. This game will be played at Enterprise Center in St. Louis and televised on ESPN+. The Blues 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 8:00 ET.

Ducks vs Blues

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped their record to 17-19-5. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

The Ducks fell behind early, trailing 3-0 before scoring. Brock McGinn got Anaheim on the board at 9:44 in the third period, and Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.

The St. Louis Blues Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues evened their record at 19-19-4. As underdogs on the puck line, St. Louis covered with the victory. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number.

After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four straight goals. Three different players contributed to the scoring, and Pavel Buchnevich’s goal in the third period sealed the win.

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 at 9:44 in the third period, while Mason McTavish added his second goal on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.

Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry added his fifth. The Ducks had 16 giveaways and were shut out through the first two periods before finally getting on the board in the third.

Blues Offense Breakdown

Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his third of the season. He also picked up his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty netter, which was Buchnevich’s fourth goal of the year. Jordan Kyrou added his third goal, as the Blues scored three times in the second period.

St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Ryan Suter notched two assists, bringing his total to three for the season.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals, including two on the power play. The Ducks allowed another late in the third, sealing a 4-2 loss to Chicago. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage, while the defense recorded 15 hits and 6 takeaways.

St. Louis Team Defense

Defensively, the Blues will look to carry over their performance from the previous game, where they allowed just two goals to Toronto. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves and posted a 94.6% save percentage. The Blues’ defense also finished with 3 takeaways and 17 hits.

Ducks vs Blues Trends

• In their last three road games, Anaheim has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
• Across their last three home contests, St. Louis has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 4 goals per game.
• Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Blues have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Ducks have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Ducks vs Blues Prediction

If you’re searching for a moneyline bet in this matchup, our analysis favors the Blues as the likely winner. Nevertheless, considering the current odds at -193, I’d suggest exploring the puc line bet, as our projections indicate the Blues winning by more than a single goal.

For a puck line pick, we are going with the Blues to win and cover. Look for the Blues to win this one by multiple goals over the Ducks.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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