Coyotes vs Ducks Prediction
The Arizona Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks face off on Wednesday in an NHL showdown at the Honda Center.
How Do the Coyotes Build on Last Game?
The Coyotes come into this game with a 44-4-0 record and they are coming off a big victory in the last game. The Coyotes faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks in the last game and they scored eight goals on the way to the victory. Michael Carrone had a strong game finishing with three goals and adding an assist. The Coyotes are averaging 3.38 goals while their defense is giving up 2.63 gaols per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 7th.
Arizona Coyotes Team Facts
- The Coyotes have lost each of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Coyotes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 Wednesday games as favorites.
- The Coyotes have won the second period in each of their last five games as favorites.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in seven of the Coyotes' last eight games at Honda Center.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks look to build on their surprising 4-game winning streak. The Ducks have lost 2 of their first 3 home games. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 3.22 goals per game and are scoring on 3.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 9 goals, Ryan Strome has 9 assists and Trevor Zegras has 27 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 75 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 12 goals on 123 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 13 goals on 165 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Team Facts
- The Ducks have lost each of their last 17 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Coyotes and Ducks.
- The Ducks have lost the second period in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Ducks' last eight night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks ranks 32nd in the league for power play goals against this season (12).
- The Anaheim Ducks ranks T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Arizona Coyotes are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Arizona Coyotes ranks 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.07%).
Shane’s Free Pick
The Arizona Coyotes have had issues finishing games on the road and their power play defense is worrisome, especially on the road. The Anaheim Ducks are coming off 4 straight road wins, which includes a win over the Bruins' and that should do wonders in terms of confidence. I'd assume there will be some carry over, as the Ducks are coming off a red-hot week. At home and the price is more than reasonable. Give me the Ducks and the cheap price.
