The New Jersey Devils (24-12-3) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (14-17-4) on Tuesday, December 31st. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on ESPN+. Both the Devils and Ducks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Devils vs Ducks

The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Devils fell to 24-12-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. New Jersey entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames breaking the deadlock at 5:34. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Ducks fell to 14-17-4 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 9:44. Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.

New Jersey Offense Breakdown

New Jersey’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Calgary. The Devils fired 22 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net, and they were shut out for the first time this season.

New Jersey struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game. After a scoreless first two periods, the Devils were unable to respond to Calgary’s three third-period goals.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

Anaheim took 39 shots on goal but only managed to score twice, with Brock McGinn netting his second goal of the season and Mason McTavish adding his second on a power play. The Ducks were shut out until the 9:44 mark of the third period, when McGinn got them on the board.

McTavish’s goal came with just four seconds left in the game. Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season on McGinn’s goal, while Troy Terry earned his fifth assist and Ryan Strome his fourth on McTavish’s late tally. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.

New Jersey Team Defense

New Jersey’s defense held strong through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. The first goal came at 14:26, followed by another at 16:45. The Devils had 22 hits and 5 takeaways, while Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.

Anaheim Team Defense

Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, giving up the first three goals, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage. Anaheim’s defense finished with 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Devils vs Ducks Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Devils offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. New Jersey posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 4-6 ATS.
• In their last three games at home, the Ducks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• The last five games that Anaheim was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Devils have an puck line record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Devils vs Ducks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Ducks to take down the Devils at home. With the moneyline currently at +210, 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.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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