<p>Planning on watching today's Ducks and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Panthers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Ducks Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 18-22-6 this season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Ducks’ defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. Anaheim didn’t score until the third period, when they were already down 3-0. Brock McGinn got them on the board at 10:16 in the third, and Mason McTavish added a goal with just four seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim took 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in a 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added a power-play goal, his second of the year.</p> <p>Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry notched his fifth. The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period.</p><p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the 1st period and another late in the 2nd. The Ducks also allowed a 3rd-period goal with just 2:17 left, sealing their fate. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage, but the defense had trouble containing Connor Bedard, who finished with three assists, including one on the final goal.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Florida?</h3><p>Florida improved to 26-17-3 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-netter sealing the win. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put Florida back in front for good.</p><p>Carolina's offense took 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 victory over the Stars, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers also had 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Carolina scored once in the first period, added a second on a power play, and finished with two goals in the third period. Each of their four goals came from different players.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers gave up two goals to Dallas, both coming in the second period. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers' defense contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

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