Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks prediction 12-18-23 NHL Picks

The Anaheim Ducks need a win after losing 13 of their last 15 games. The Detroit Red Wings need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Anaheim Ducks vs Detroit Red Wings prediction.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview 

The Anaheim Ducks lost to the Islanders and Rangers last week but are fresh off a win over the Devils last night. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.55 goals per game and are scoring on 22 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 14 goals, Ryan Strome has 14 assists and Troy Terry has 72 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.48 goals per game and are killing 79.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 54 goals on 566 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 41 goals on 352 shots.

Anaheim Ducks Team Facts

• The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against the Red Wings.
• The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Ducks' last four games following a road win.
• The Ducks have won the third period in four of their last five games following a road win.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview 

The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Stars, Hurricanes, and Flyers last week while beating the Blues. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.57 goals per game and are scoring on 21.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 13 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 16 assists and Dylan Larkin has 83 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.17 goals per game and are killing 78.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ville Husso has given up 57 goals on 541 shots faced, while James Reimer has allowed 19 goals on 214 shots. The Red Wings are 4th in the Atlantic Division with 34 points, four less than the 3rd-placed Florida Panthers. 

Detroit Red Wings Team Facts

• The Red Wings have lost each of their last two games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 2' market has hit in each of the Red Wings' last 15 games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last four games as home favorites following a road loss.

Anaheim Ducks vs Detroit Red Wings prediction

I'm not running to the window to lay this much juice with a struggling Detroit Red Wings team, but this is an indication of just how bad things are with the Ducks. The Anaheim Ducks have won just two games since November 15, and they haven't won back to back games since November 12-14. If the Red Wings can't win this game on their home ice to stop the bleeding, the rest of the season could be very long. Give me the Red Wings and of course I lay the PL to shave down the price.