Ducks vs. Blackhawks betting preview

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The Anaheim Ducks (2-2) have -130 moneyline odds to win when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-2), who have +110 odds, on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ducks to win vs Blackhawks -130

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Ducks vs. Blackhawks Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Ducks (-130)
  • Underdog: Blackhawks (+110)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Ducks vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts

  • In 31 of 82 games last season, Anaheim and its opponent combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
  • Chicago played 39 games last season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.
  • These teams averaged 5.4 goals per game combined, 1.1 less than this one’s total.
  • Combined, these teams conceded 6.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this one’s total.
  • In terms of goals scored, the Ducks were 30th in the league, and the Blackhawks were 26th.
  • The Blackhawks were 31st in the league in goals surrendered, and the Ducks were 22nd.

Ducks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Ducks Season Stat Insights

  • The Ducks’ 217 goals scored last season (2.6 per game) ranked 30th in the NHL.
  • Defensively, Anaheim conceded 261 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank 22nd in league action.
  • They had the league’s 26th-ranked goal differential at -44.
  • The 26 power-play goals Anaheim put up last season (31st in the NHL) came via 221 chances.
  • The Ducks were 32nd in the league with an 11.76% power-play conversion rate.
  • Anaheim recorded three shorthanded goals last season (29th among all NHL teams).
  • The Ducks killed 74.19% of opponent power plays, the 29th-ranked percentage in the league.
  • The Ducks had the 32nd-ranked faceoff win rate in the NHL, at 44.6%.
  • Anaheim scored on 9.6% of its shots as a team (27th in league).
  • The Ducks did not shut out an opponent last season. They averaged 22.7 hits and 16.8 blocked shots per game.

Ducks Moneyline

  • The Ducks were 5-2 when favored on the moneyline last season.
  • When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -130 or shorter, Anaheim had a 4-2 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
  • The Ducks have a 56.5% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Ducks Leaders

  • Mikael Granlund was a big player for Anaheim last season, with 65 points in 83 games.
  • Troy Terry had 55 points (0.7 per game), scoring 21 goals and adding 34 assists.
  • Mason McTavish’s 52 points last season came via 22 goals and 30 assists.
  • In 54 games, Lukas Dostal had a record of 23-23-7. He conceded 158 goals (3.1 goals against average) and recorded 1,465 saves.

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Blackhawks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Blackhawks Season Stats Insights

  • The Blackhawks have the NHL’s seventh-best scoring offense (20 total goals, 3.3 per game).
  • Chicago has given up 16 total goals (2.7 per game) to rank 14th.
  • Their seventh-best goal differential is +4.
  • Chicago has put up four power-play goals this season, which are the ninth-most in the NHL (on 19 chances).
  • The Blackhawks’ power-play conversion rate (21.05%) ranks 15th in the league.
  • The 82.14% penalty-kill percentage the Blackhawks have amassed is the league’s 15th-ranked rate.
  • The Blackhawks have the league’s 26th-ranked faceoff win percentage (46.3%).
  • Chicago is shooting 14.2% (second in the league).
  • The Blackhawks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 20.5 hits and 11.8 blocked shots per game.

Blackhawks Moneyline Insights

  • The Blackhawks have claimed an upset victory in two of the six games they have played as an underdog this season.
  • Chicago is 2-3 when it is underdogs of +110 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Blackhawks have a 47.6% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Connor Bedard: two goals and four assists
  • Teuvo Teravainen: one goal and five assists
  • Frank Nazar: two goals and four assists
  • Spencer Knight: 1-2-1 record, .925 save percentage, nine goals conceded
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