Ducks vs Coyotes Prediction and Betting Analysis
The NHL schedule today has the Anaheim Ducks and Arizona Coyotes battling tonight in a clash of teams near the bottom of the standings in their divisions. The Ducks are in last place in the Pacific Division and trail the first-place Vegas Golden Knights by 29 points. They also come into tonight’s game with the worst road record in the Western Conference at 5-16-4.
The Arizona Coyotes haven’t fared much better in the NHL standings in the Central Division, where they currently hold seventh place. They’re three points ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks for last place and 29 points behind the division-leading Dallas Stars. Arizona will try to defend its home ice in this matchup, where they have a 9-7-2 record this season.
Ducks vs. Coyotes Odds
Head-To-Head Comparison
This is the first of three NHL matchups between these teams this season. The Ducks have a 13-29-5 record and are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on the road. They have a 1-5-1 record in their previous seven games.
With 31 points, Anaheim Ducks will need help to reach the 76 points they had to end last season. Anaheim Ducks odds will go against them tonight, as they are 4-16 in the previous 20 road games against the Western Conference and have a 3-7 record in the last ten games against the Coyotes.
The Coyotes have a 15-27-5 record and are 2-2-0 in the last four games since a nine-game losing streak. They were victorious at home on Sunday night in their previous game against the Vegas Golden Knights by a 4-1 score.
Since a three-game winning streak, Arizona is 2-10-1, and they’re 6-2 in the last eight road games they’ve played against the Ducks. They’re also 2-13 in the previous 15 games against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Arizona Coyotes Information
Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes
Location of the game: Mullett Arena. Tempe, AZ.
Date: Tuesday, January 24. 6:00 PM MST
How to watch: ESPN+
Anaheim Ducks vs. Arizona Coyotes Betting Analysis
Anaheim Ducks
The visiting team tonight is 1-2-1 on this current six-game road trip. They are the lowest-scoring team in NHL stats with 2.34 goals per game and also give up the most goals this season with 4.19 allowed per contest. The total has gone over in all their previous eight games, and they have a 3-7 record in the last ten matchups against the Coyotes. The Ducks vs Coyotes prediction for this contest indicates they must improve on both ends of the ice if they hope for a win tonight on the road.
Anaheim will be without C Derek Grant, who is sidelined indefinitely with a lower-body injury, and LW Justin Kirkland was recently placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.
Arizona Coyotes
The Coyotes rebounded after two straight losses on this homestand to get a victory over Vegas on Sunday night, as Clayton Keller led the NHL player stats for this game, completing his second career hat trick in the win on their home ice. Arizona is 26th in the league, giving up 3.57 goals per game and only averaging 2.57 goals per game on offense. The Ducks vs Coyotes prediction shows they have the advantage in tonight’s matchup, even though they are 2-11 in their previous 13 games.
On the NHL injury report, the Coyotes’ Matias Maccelli, Liam O’Brien, and Lawson Crouse are all listed as day-to-day with injuries for tonight’s contest.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview
Arizona is favored in NHL odds for this matchup tonight:
Moneyline: Anaheim +114 Arizona -137
Puck line: Anaheim +1.5 (-205) Arizona -1.5 (+164)
Over/Under: O 6.5 (-105) U 6.5 (-115)
Anaheim Ducks vs. Arizona Coyotes Betting Prediction
These teams have been playing poorly recently, with Anaheim only getting one win in its last seven games. Arizona is excited about playing the Ducks at home in this contest as they’ve beaten them in seven of the last ten matchups. Anaheim is also 3-8-0 in the previous 11 games versus teams with losing records.
The Ducks vs Coyotes prediction shows a clear edge for Arizona at home, as they’ve won two of their last three at Mullett Arena during this recent stretch. NHL picks today indicate that it’s best to go with the home favorite in this battle of teams near the bottom of the Western Conference. NHL picks for this game are to take the under 6.5 goals (-115) and go with the Coyotes on the moneyline (-137).
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