The Anaheim Ducks (19-32-2) travel to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (28-16-8) on Saturday, February 17th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Ducks vs Maple Leafs

The Anaheim Ducks Are Coming Off A Win

With a record of 19-32-2, the Ducks are in 14th place in the Western Conference and 7th place in the Pacific Division. On the road, Anaheim is 11-14-1 this season. Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone 4-6, and they are 3-2 in their last five games.

As the underdog, Anaheim has a record of 17-28-2 this season, and they have been the underdog in 47 of their 53 games. Against Western Conference opponents, the Ducks are 9-19 this season.

On the season, the Ducks have gone 28-25 against the puck line, including a road mark of 15-11. So far, they have 10 puck line wins in their last 22 games as the underdog, and their average scoring margin on the road is -.8 goals per game.

Currently, Anaheim has gone just 1-5 against the puck line in their last six games as the underdog, and they have 22 losses by more than one goal. Through their first 53 games, the Ducks have an average scoring margin of -.8 goals per game, and their puck line record for the season is at 28-25.

Facing the Senators in their last game, the Ducks won by a score of 5-1. Against the Senators, the Ducks’ offense netted goals in all three periods. Anaheim’s two power-play goals contributed to their total of 5 goals. Their offensive performance came with 20 shots on goal and nine giveaways.

Going into the game, Anaheim was the underdog, giving them a win vs. the puck line. The over/under line for the game was 6.5, and it concluded with a combined total of 6 goals.

The Toronto Maple Leafs Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 14-10-2 and have won three straight games in Toronto. In games where they have been favored, the Leafs have gone 24-12-7 this season and have won two straight games as the favorite.

Over their last ten games, the Maple Leafs have gone 7-3 and currently sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, Toronto has gone 11-17 this season.

On the season, the Maple Leafs have gone just 16-36 against the puck line, including an 8-18 mark at home. So far, Toronto has won 14 games by multiple goals, while also losing 13 games by more than one goal.

Over their last ten games at home, the Maple Leafs have gone just 3-7 against the puck line and their average scoring margin at home this year is just +.4 goals per game. Overall, Toronto has been favored in 43 of their games and their puck line record as the favorite is just 10-33.

In their previous game, the Maple Leafs hosted the Flyers and game away with a 4-3 win. On the offensive front, the Maple Leafs failed to score in the first or third periods against the Flyers, but they found the net three times in the second period. Of Toronto’s four goals, one were scored while in power play situations. Their game ended with 28 shots on goal and 10 giveaways.

Toronto couldn’t cover the puck line despite the straight-up win, as they entered the game as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage. The over/under line going into the game was 6 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 7 goals.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Ducks come into the game at 2.6 goals per contest placing 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 28th position in the league. Anaheim’s offense is currently ranked 20th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the league.

The Ducks’ over/under record this season is 23-27-3. For the season, they have had 30 games failing to surpass this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging 6 goals per game.

Maple Leafs Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.5 goals per game which is 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 5th in the league. Toronto’s offense comes into the game ranked 10th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the NHL.

The Maple Leafs’ over/under record this season is 27-23-2. For the season, they have had 28 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging6.7 goals per game.

Anaheim Team Defense

Entering the game, the Ducks’ defense ranks 28th in takeaways, averaging 5.8 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 4th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.2 goals per game.

Toronto Team Defense

The Maple Leafs defense is currently 21st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30 shots per game against Toronto. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 5th with 4 shutouts.

Ducks vs Maple Leafs Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Anaheim has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• Across the Maple Leafs last three home games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 3-0 straight-up.
• The last ten games that Toronto was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 7-3 while going 5-5 straight up.
• As the betting favorite, the Ducks have an puck line mark of just 0-5 in their last five games. Anaheim posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.

Ducks vs Maple Leafs Prediction

If you’re searching for a moneyline bet in this matchup, our analysis favors the Maple Leafs as the likely winner. Nevertheless, considering the current odds at -317, I’d suggest exploring the puc line bet, as our projections indicate the Maple Leafs winning by more than a single goal.

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

With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to remain below that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the under.

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