Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/23

Betting on today’s Ducks and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on NBCS. In this Western matchup, the Ducks are the betting favorite against Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:

Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+102)
The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will Anaheim Shock Everyone at United Center?

Through 25 games, the Ducks have achieved an overall record of 10-15-0. When on the road, Anaheim holds a 5-6-0 record, while they are 5-9-0 when playing at home. Their current record places them 7th in the Western Pacific division and 14th in the Western conference.

Anaheim is 15-10 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 7-4 compared to 8-6 at home. The average goal total for Anaheim’s games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Ducks come in with an over/under record of 12-13-0.

Although Anaheim has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 1 goals per game in these games.

When looking at their offense, the Ducks have an average of 2.7 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 17th in the league. Coming into the game, the Ducks have 2-8 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 7-4.

The leading scorer for Anaheim’s offense is Frank Vatrano. Coming into the game he has 14 goals, ranking 12th in the NHL. Vatrano also comes into the game with 9 assists.

The Blackhawks’ defense comes into the game with a ranking of 3rd in takeaways and an average of 8.9 takeaways per contest. They hold 13th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.5 goals given up per game.

Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started 17 games this season. His current record stands at 5-11, and his save percentage is 90.6%.

Do the Blackhawks Have a Shot at a Home Win?

This season, the Blackhawks currently hold an overall record of 7-17-1. When playing on the road, Chicago has a 4-10-0 record, while they are 3-7-1 at home. Their current record places them 8th in the Western Central division and 16th in the Western conference.

When it came to the puck line, Chicago have posted a 11-13 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 6-8, while they are 5-5 at home. This season, Chicago’s games are averaging 6.2 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Blackhawks currently have an over/under record of 10-13-1.

Although Chicago has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-3. The team averaged 1 goals per game in these games.

On offense, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.5 goals per game which is 30th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 28th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Blackhawks offense is 29th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the NHL.

Chicago’s leading goal scorer is Connor Bedard. So far this season, he has 11 goals, placing him 35th in the NHL. Bedard also comes into the game with 9 assists.

Goalie Petr Mrazek gets the start and has made 13 starts this season. His record at this point is 5-8, and his save percentage is 89.9%.