Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 1/9/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators

Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+190) Predators (-240)

The Nashville Predators (22-17-1) will go up against the Anaheim Ducks (13-25-1) at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday. The line on this matchup has the Ducks at +190 and the Predators open at -240. The over/under comes in at 7.

The Anaheim Ducks will look to clean up some issues after taking a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings in their previous contest . The Ducks left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 out of the 31 shots they put on net. In addition, they had 4 power play attempts but weren't able to score. Anaheim accrued 31 penalty minutes in this game.

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When playing at even strength, the Ducks have given up 95 goals while scoring 73 on offense. Anaheim Ducks opponents have totaled 172 power play opportunities (1st in hockey) and have notched 35 goals in those attempts. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Anaheim Ducks have notched 96 goals (29th in the league) so far this year and have surrendered 130. Anaheim has tried 1,147 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.4%. For the year, they have racked up 27 points and their points percentage comes in at .346. The Ducks have seen 1,266 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .897. Anaheim comes into tonight with 122 power play chances and they have added 23 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 18.85%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is John Gibson. Gibson has participated in 456 contests during his NHL career. He has an overall record of 187-195-59 and he has gotten the start in 446 games. The opposition has notched 1,233 goals against Gibson in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.84. Gibson has seen 13,981 shots taken against him and has accrued 12,748 total saves. He has a save percentage of .912 in his 26,073 minutes between the pipes. For his professional hockey career, Gibson has recorded 241 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .540.

In their last game, Nashville went up against the Stars in a game where the Predators got the win by a score of 4-3. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this contest but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Predators converted 4 goals of the 22 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Predators have tallied 95 goals at even strength and 29 goals (11th in the NHL) while on the power play. Nashville has taken 1,211 shots (14th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.24%, while allowing their opponents 1,220 shots. For the year, the Nashville Predators are sitting with 124 goals, 45 points, in addition to a points percentage of .563. They have allowed 125 goals to be scored by way of 95 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 136 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 21.32%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 76.92% on their oppositions 130 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 89.8%.

Across the ice you are going to see Juuse Saros in goal. The opposition is averaging 2.62 goals per game and he has given up 791 goals overall. Saros' quality start rate is 61.0% and he has 183 quality starting assignments in his career. He has started in 300 contests and has played for a total of 18,133 mins. Saros holds a career mark of 163-109-28 and has played in 317 contests. He has gathered 8,814 saves out of the 9,605 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .918.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Anaheim (+190)

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