The Carolina Hurricanes (42-23-4) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (30-31-8) on Sunday, March 23rd. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on ESPN+. The Hurricanes 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.

Hurricanes vs Ducks

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

Carolina improved to 42-23-4 with a 4-2 road win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

After scoring first, the Hurricanes allowed two goals in the final minute of the first period. They responded with three unanswered goals, including Andrei Svechnikov’s empty-netter with 9 seconds left to seal the win.

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 4-2 road loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks dropped to 30-31-8 for the season. Anaheim entered the game as the puck line favorites, 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 trailed 3-0 before finally getting on the board with a goal from Brock McGinn in the third period.

Carolina Offense Breakdown

Carolina fired 45 shots on goal and came away with a 4-2 victory. Dmitry Orlov scored twice, bringing his season total to three goals. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the season and also picked up two assists, giving him 12 assists for the year. Andrei Svechnikov capped off the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter with just 9 seconds left in the game.

The Hurricanes scored their first goal at 5:59 of the first period, and after falling behind, they tied it up again at 17:31 of the second. Carolina’s third goal came at 14:34 in the second period.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

Anaheim fired 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. Mason McTavish followed with his second goal, a power-play tally with just 4 seconds left in the game.

Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, while Troy Terry added his fifth. The Ducks were held scoreless until the third period and had 16 giveaways in the game.

Carolina Team Defense

Carolina’s defense struggled late in the first period, allowing two goals in the final minute, but they shut down Washington the rest of the way, leading to a 4-2 victory. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the Hurricanes’ defense tallied 7 takeaways and 10 hits.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals to Chicago. The first came at 12:57 in the 1st period, followed by another at 16:44, and a third at 18:05 in the 2nd period. The Ducks closed the gap to 3-1 in the 3rd, but their defense allowed another goal at 17:43, sealing the 4-2 loss. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage.

Hurricanes vs Ducks Trends

• Carolina has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• Anaheim has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Ducks have a strong record vs the puck line going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Hurricanes have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Hurricanes vs Ducks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Ducks to take down the Hurricanes at home. With the moneyline currently at +172, I’m placing my bet on the Ducks straight-up.

Our projections have the Ducks pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Ducks, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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