In this article we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Anaheim Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 27th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 5-4-2 this year after they lost to the Islanders in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 3-2 late in the third, but they tied the game with about 1:30 left, before losing early in overtime. The Devils out shot New York by a total of 35-30, won 37.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Bratt, Hischier, and Lazar, while Allen stopped 26 out of 30 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Devils lost to Detroit, Tampa Bay, and Washington, as they allowed at least five goals in all three of those losses. New Jersey has scored 3.45 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 28.2% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt and Nico Nischier have led New Jersey with 11 points each, while Jacob Markstrom is 3-3-1 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .891 save percentage.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 3-3-1 this season after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Anaheim allowed two goals in the third period, but they also scored to cut the deficit to just one. The Ducks outshot New York by a total of 33-32, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got their lone goal from Zellweger, while Dostal stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Ducks defeated San Jose by a score of 3-1, but did lose to LA and Colorado before that. Anaheim has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also going 8.7% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with four goals, two assists, and 18 shots on goal, while James Reimer is 0-1-0 with a 3.00 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year.
Why the Ducks will beat the Devils
- The Devils have lost each of their last nine night games at Prudential Center.
- The underdogs have won each of the Devils’ last four games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games at Prudential Center.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Ducks have won the first period in eight of their last nine games at Prudential Center.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last eight Sunday games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Ducks’ last eight night games at Prudential Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the last 10 Sunday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight night games at Prudential Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 12 games.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Devils’ last eight games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Timo Meier has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite against the Ducks.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last six games at Prudential Center against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Troy Terry has scored a goal in three of his four previous appearances at Prudential Center.
- Troy Terry has recorded a point in each of the Ducks’ last six games.
- Cam Fowler has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against the Devils after playing less than 20 minutes in the Ducks’ last game.
New Jersey Devils vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
Anaheim comes into this matchup on the second game of a back to back, as they lost to the Rangers on Saturday. The Ducks have lost three of their last four games and they are just 1-2-1 on the road this year. New Jersey has dropped four straight and their defense/goaltending has been pretty bad during the losing streak. The Ducks have been the better defensive team so far this season and the Devils are really struggling right now, so I think Anaheim is worth a shot here.