The Anaheim Ducks (18-22-6) travel to face off against the Florida Panthers (26-17-3) on Saturday, January 18th. This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise and televised on ESPN+. The Panthers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Ducks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 6:00 ET.

Ducks vs Panthers

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Ducks fell to 18-22-6 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim was 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.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third period, when Brock McGinn found the net at 10:16. Mason McTavish added another goal for the Ducks with just 4 seconds left in the game.

The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win

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.

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 ahead for good.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

The Ducks fired 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with McTavish’s goal coming on a power play.

Anaheim was held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period. They had 16 giveaways in the game and recorded three assists, with Troy Terry picking up his fifth assist of the season and Ryan Strome his fourth.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Florida’s offense was highlighted by A.J. Greer’s first goal of the season, coming on his only shot on goal. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal with an empty-netter, having taken four shots on goal. The Panthers registered 25 shots on goal and scored twice in the third period.

After Evan Rodrigues’ third goal of the season in the first period, Matthew Tkachuk followed with his third goal on a power play in the second. Florida had 16 giveaways and picked up six assists on their four goals.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing the first three goals in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Two of those goals came on the power play, and the Ducks conceded another late in the 3rd period. Goalie Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage.

Florida Team Defense

Defensively, the Panthers will look to build off a strong 3rd period in their last game, where they didn’t allow a goal. Spencer Knight finished with 23 saves and a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goals they gave up came in the 2nd period, including a power-play goal.

Ducks vs Panthers Trends

• Anaheim has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• Across the Panthers last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 3-7, while going 5-5 straight-up.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
• As the betting favorite, the Ducks have an puck line mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Anaheim posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.

Ducks vs Panthers Prediction

To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Panthers is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -361, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Ducks to cover. Even in the event of a Panthers victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Ducks should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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