Ducks vs. Blackhawks betting preview

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The Anaheim Ducks (26-25-7) have -148 moneyline odds to win when they host the Chicago Blackhawks (17-35-7), who have +124 odds, on Saturday, March 1 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ducks to win vs Blackhawks -148

Bet $20, Payout $33.51

Ducks vs. Blackhawks Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Ducks (-148)
  • Underdog: Blackhawks (+124)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Ducks vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts

  • Anaheim’s games this season have gone over 5.5 goals 27 of 58 times.
  • Chicago has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 36 of 59 games this season.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 5.2, is 0.3 less than Saturday’s over/under.
  • The 6.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up this season are 1.0 more than the 5.5-goal over/under set for this match.

Ducks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Ducks Season Stat Insights

  • The Ducks’ 2.6 average goals per game add up to 148 total, which makes them the 32nd-ranked scoring team in the league.
  • On defense, Anaheim has given up 175 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 15th in league play.
  • Their goal differential (-27) ranks them 28th in the league.
  • Anaheim’s 20 power-play goals this season (30th in the NHL) have come on 157 chances.
  • The Ducks’ offense has the NHL’s 31st-ranked power-play conversion rate (12.74%).
  • Anaheim’s offense has recorded one shorthanded goal this season (29th among all squads).
  • The Ducks have the league’s 27th-ranked penalty-kill percentage at 74.39%.
  • The Ducks’ players win 44% of their faceoffs to rank 32nd in the league.
  • Anaheim scores on 9.2% of its shots as a team, ranking 30th in the league.
  • The Ducks have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 23.2 hits and 17.3 blocked shots per game.

Ducks Moneyline

  • Anaheim has won three of its four games as a favorite this season.
  • Through one game with moneyline odds lower than -148 this season, the Ducks have picked up a victory every time.
  • There is a 59.7% chance that Anaheim wins this game, per the moneyline.

Ducks Leaders

  • Troy Terry: 17 goals and 28 assists
  • Ryan Strome: nine goals and 25 assists
  • Frank Vatrano: 18 goals and 15 assists
  • Lukas Dostal: 17-14-5 record, .910 save percentage, 100 goals allowed

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Blackhawks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Blackhawks Season Stats Insights

  • The Blackhawks have scored 157 goals this season (2.7 per game) to rank 28th in the league.
  • Chicago has conceded 3.5 goals per game, and 208 total, which ranks 30th among all NHL teams.
  • Their 31st-ranked goal differential is -51.
  • Chicago has scored 35 power-play goals this season (18th in the NHL) on 137 chances.
  • The Blackhawks have the league’s sixth-best power-play conversion rate of 25.55%.
  • Chicago has scored one shorthanded goal this season (29th in league).
  • The 80.92% of opponent power plays the Blackhawks kill is the ninth-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have the NHL’s 31st-ranked faceoff win rate (44.9%).
  • The 10.8% shooting percentage Chicago has amassed ranks 10th in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have not had a shutout win yet this season.

Blackhawks Moneyline Insights

  • The Blackhawks have secured an upset victory in 16, or 28.6%, of the 56 games they have played as an underdog this season.
  • Chicago is 15-36 when it is the underdog by +124 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline implies a 44.6% chance to win for the Blackhawks.

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Connor Bedard: 16 goals and 33 assists
  • Teuvo Teravainen: 13 goals and 30 assists
  • Ryan Donato: 19 goals and 21 assists
  • Petr Mrazek: 10-19-2 record, .890 save percentage, 106 goals conceded
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