The Florida Panthers (27-17-3) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (18-22-6) on Tuesday, January 21st. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on ESPN+. The Panthers 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 10:00 ET.
Panthers vs Ducks
The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win
With a 4-2 win over the Stars, Florida improved to 27-17-3 this season. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.
All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but the Panthers pulled away with two more goals, including one with 2:32 left in the third period.
The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Ducks fell to 18-22-6 with a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim was 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.
Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third, when Brock McGinn found the net at 10:16. Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.
Florida Offense Breakdown
Florida’s offense put 25 shots on goal, scoring four times in their 4-2 win over Dallas. A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter for his 10th. The Panthers had 16 giveaways but managed to score twice in the third period.
Matthew Tkachuk scored his third goal of the season on a power play, and Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers in the first period. Florida registered 6 assists in the game.
Ducks Offense Breakdown
Anaheim’s offense was held scoreless until the third period in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added another, also his second, on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.
The Ducks fired 39 shots on goal but were hindered by 16 giveaways. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry added his fifth, assisting on McTavish’s late power-play goal.
Florida Team Defense
Defensively, the Panthers will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to Dallas. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the defense contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After giving up two goals in the second period, the Panthers shut out the Stars in the third, leading to a 4-2 win.
Anaheim Team Defense
Defensively, the Ducks had a tough start, conceding the first three goals, including two on the power play. They also gave up a late goal in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%.
Panthers vs Ducks Trends
- Across their last five road contests, Florida has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last five home games, Anaheim has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Ducks have a straight up record of 0-3 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 3-7.
Panthers vs Ducks Prediction
If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Panthers is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -243, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Ducks to cover. Even if the Panthers secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Ducks should cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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Last updated:January 21, 2025 Ducks, Panthers