Honda Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Anaheim Ducks and the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Anaheim Ducks were listed earlier today as -135 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.9-1.8 win for the Ducks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
44-23-13 Anaheim battles the Blackhawks, currently with a 50-22-8 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 27-35-18 for the Ducks and 37-31-12 for the Blackhawks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Anaheim vs Chicago injuries news.
This game puts the Anaheim Ducks, most recently No. 11 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Chicago Blackhawks, who rate a No. 13 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Anaheim Ducks No. 19-ranked offense (2.69 goals per game) against a Chicago Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.58 goals per game allowed. The Ducks Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.22% rate while the Blackhawks have a 78.05% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Avalanche on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Avalanche at +193 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Anaheim, they were a 3-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Flames at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Ducks at -134 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Los Angeles, Saturday, April 8th
Anaheim home to Los Angeles, Sunday, April 9th