Floundering Ducks Desperate for Victory
The Carolina Hurricanes found themselves in a tough situation less than two weeks ago. They had lost eight out of 10 games and were stuck searching for answers.
Since then, though, they’ve gotten back on track. Entering Tuesday’s action, the Hurricanes have won four straight and will have a good opportunity to make it five in a row.
The Anaheim Ducks have been lousy all season and have lost six straight coming into this affair. Those who bet online know that their struggles date further back as they’ve dropped 12 out of their last 14.
Will this game play out as expected on the NHL betting odds or will the Ducks surprise?
Let’s check the latest NHL odds, stats, injury reports, and NHL lines for Hurricanes vs Ducks. We’ve plenty of NHL betting odds for you to consider.
Hurricanes: Taking Best Shots
The Hurricanes and Ducks are polar opposites in one important statistic and it’s likely a big difference in each team’s success and failure: shots on net.
No team has allowed more shots on net than Anaheim by a wide margin while the Hurricanes have allowed the second-fewest. That’s crucial for Carolina as its puck possession is masking its so-so goaltending.
The Hurricanes have three goaltenders they use but two have to save percentages below .900. Pyotr Kochetkov has started to get more looks as a result and he has the best save percentage on the team at .919.
He’s a rookie, though, and the Hurricanes would rather ride a veteran – if they can pick it up. For now, this is Kochetkov’s job and he’s helping to turn this team around. He’s allowed two goals or less in six of his nine starts. If he plays like that, the Hurricanes will likely win.
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Ducks Dismal Defensively
Anaheim just can’t stop the shots from coming or keep the puck out of the net.
Not only do the Ducks rank last in shots allowed, but they also rank dead last in team GAA and it’s a number that isn’t even close. They have a 4.16 GAA, with the next-closest team posting a 3.91 GAA, a pretty substantial difference.
Neither of their goaltenders has a save percentage over .900 on the season either, which is another worrying sign.
John Gibson is 4-12-3 with a 3.98 GAA himself and a .896 save percentage. Not all of that can be entirely thrown on him, though, as he has faced over 603 shots already.
Those who bet online know that Anaheim won’t be going anywhere until the Ducks clean up the back end.
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Hurricanes vs Ducks Head-to-Head
The Hurricanes took on the Ducks twice a season ago, winning both of those games.
Hurricanes vs Ducks Game Information
- Game: Hurricanes (14-6-5) vs Ducks (6-17-3)
- Location: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
- Day/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10 p.m. ET
- Hurricanes vs Ducks Live stream: NHL.TV
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Hurricanes vs Ducks Picks & Prediction
The Hurricanes are very disciplined on the defensive end of the ice and the Ducks are the complete opposite. Unless something really surprising happens here, the Hurricanes are the better option for your NHL picks.
If you’re wary of a big line, consider betting the over in the sportsbook as we should see a high-scoring affair. The Ducks have allowed at least five goals in five of their last six games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are listed at -300 in our Vegas NHL lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Carolina Hurricanes, you have a chance to win $33. The Anaheim Ducks are +250, offering a chance to win $250 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Carolina Hurricanes a 75.00% chance to win, with the Anaheim Ducks at 28.57%.
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