The Anaheim Ducks (7-8-2) travel to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (6-11-1) on Tuesday, November 19th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on ESPN+. The Blackhawks 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 8:30 ET.

Ducks vs Blackhawks

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Following a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks are now 7-8-2 this season. Anaheim was favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short.

The Ducks fell behind early, trailing 3-0 before scoring. Brock McGinn got Anaheim on the board at 10:16 in the third period, and Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks moved to 6-11-1 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total line of 6.5 goals wasn’t reached, as the teams combined for 6 goals.

Chicago’s defense held Anaheim scoreless until the third period, and all four of the Blackhawks’ goals came from different players.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

Anaheim took 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 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. Troy Terry and Ryan Strome contributed assists on McTavish’s late power-play goal, bringing their assist totals to five and four, respectively. The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period.

Blackhawks Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th, and Isaak Phillips opened the scoring with his 1st goal of the year.

The Blackhawks fired 29 shots on goal and scored twice on the power play. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9.

Anaheim Team Defense

The Ducks’ defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period and another late in the second. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage. Anaheim’s defense also recorded 15 hits and 6 takeaways.

Chicago Team Defense

Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over some positives from their previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Ducks. Goalie Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. However, they’ll aim to improve in the 3rd period after giving up both goals in the final frame, including one with just 4 seconds left.

Ducks vs Blackhawks Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Anaheim has an puck line mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• Across their ten previous home games, Chicago has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-4.
• 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 Blackhawks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blackhawks to take down the Ducks at home. With the moneyline currently at -157, I’m placing my bet on the Blackhawks straight-up.

When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Blackhawks to win and cover. Watch for the Blackhawks to win this game by multiple goals over the Ducks.

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.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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