The Anaheim Ducks (24-46-4) travel to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (45-20-8) on Sunday, March 31st. This game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and televised on TNT. Both the Ducks and Canucks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 ET.

Ducks vs Canucks

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

On the season, the Ducks have struggled mightily, going just 24-46-4 overall. In the Western Conference, they are in 14th place and have gone 11-31 against conference opponents. In the Pacific Division, Anaheim is in 7th place with a record of 5-14.

Heading into tonight’s game, the Ducks have lost three straight games and have gone just 1-9 in their last ten games. On the road, Anaheim is just 13-22-2 this season and have lost seven straight games as the away team. As the underdog, the Ducks have gone 20-41-4 this season.

When looking at their last ten games, the Ducks have a puck line record of just 2-8, and their road puck line record is at 3-7. So far this season, Anaheim has been the underdog in 65 of their games, and their puck line record as the underdog is at 33-32.

So far this season, the Ducks have 11 wins by multiple goals and have lost by multiple goals in 35 games. In their last ten road games, the team’s puck line record is at 3-7, and their average scoring margin on the road is at -1.4 goals per game.

After suffering a 6-1 loss on the road to the Oilers, the Ducks are looking to bounce back today. Offensively, the Ducks faced a challenge in the first and second periods, failing to score. However, they did score one goal in the third period. Their one goal came during a power play situation. In total, they took 22 shots on goal and had 11 giveaways.

Coming in as the underdog, Anaheim not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. With a combined total of 7 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 6.5 goals set for the game.

The Vancouver Canucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, Vancouver is 24-9-4, and they have dropped their last two games at home. In the Western Conference, the Canucks are in third place, and in the Pacific Division, they are in first place. Vancouver comes into this game with a record of 45-20-8.

Over their last ten games, the Canucks are 6-4, and they have gone 3-2 over their last five games. For the season, Vancouver has been favored in 49 of their 73 games, and their record as the favorite is 31-13-5.

When playing at home, Vancouver has gone just 3-7 against the puck line over their last ten games. Overall, the Canucks have a puck line record of 39-34, including a mark of 20-17 at home. So far, Vancouver’s average scoring margin this year is +.8 goals per game.

So far, the Canucks have won 29 games by multiple goals, while 16 of their victories have come by just one goal. In their last ten games at home, Vancouver has gone just 3-7 against the puck line, and they are 21-28 vs. the puck line when favored this season.

Coming off a 3-1 loss at home to the Stars, the Canucks are hoping to bounce back today. Offensively, the Canucks did not score in the first or third periods vs. the Stars but found the net one time in the second period. For the game, Vancouver’s only goal came at even strength. Overall, they had 28 shots on goal vs. Dallas.

Coming in as the underdog, Vancouver not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. The over/under line for the game was 6, and it concluded with a combined total of 4 goals.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Ducks are averaging 2.4 goals per game which is 30th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 30th in the league. Looking at how the Ducks’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 25th in power play goals and 4th in shorthanded goals.

This season, the over/under record for the Ducks’ is 34-36-4. Over the course of the season, they have had 32 games that exceeded the over/under line of 6. On average, their games are averaging 6.1 goals per game.

Canucks Offense Breakdown

For their offensive performance, the Canucks come in averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, which is 7th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 26th in the league. This year, the Canucks have recorded a 24-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 20-12 record.

This season, the Canucks have an over/under record of 36-33-4. Throughout the season, they have played 37 games that went over the 6 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is 6.1 per game.

Anaheim Team Defense

The Ducks defense is currently 4th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 32.6 shots per game against Anaheim. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 32nd with 1 shutouts.

Vancouver Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Canucks head into the game ranked 27th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.7 shots per game against Vancouver. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 6 shutouts.

Ducks vs Canucks Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Anaheim has an puck line record of 3-7 while averaging 1 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Vancouver has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Canucks have a straight up record of 6-4 and an puck line mark of 7-3.
• As the betting favorite, the Ducks have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Anaheim posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.

Ducks vs Canucks Prediction

To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Canucks is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -514, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Ducks to cover. Even in the event of a Canucks victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, 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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