Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 12/9/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (-196) Penguins (+162)

The Anaheim Ducks (18-10-1) are traveling to PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday where they will play the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-6). The odds on this game have the Ducks at -196 and the Penguins are sitting at +162. The over/under has been set at 6.

The Anaheim Ducks were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 7-1 win against the Blackhawks in the last game they played. Anaheim amassed 53 penalty mins in this outing. The Ducks had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the win. In addition, they had 5 chances on the power play and were able to net 2 goals. While out there on the ice, they converted 7 of the 53 shots they put on net.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have earned 97 power play tries (6th in the NHL) and have scored 24 goals in those attempts. The Ducks thus far have had 833 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .886. Anaheim has taken 903 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.5%. While playing at even strength, the Ducks have surrendered 71 goals while having 85 on the offensive side of the ice. Anaheim has compiled 101 power play opportunities and they have notched 19 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 18.81%. For the season, they have racked up 37 points and their points percentage is .638. When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Anaheim Ducks have notched 104 goals (2nd in the National Hockey League) for the season and have allowed 95.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Ville Husso. Over the course of his time in hockey, Husso has 71 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .497. His save percentage currently is at .901 for his 7,697 minutes played. Husso has had 4,303 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 3,876 total saves. The opposition has racked up 427 goals against Husso in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.99. He has an overall mark of 75-48-19 and was named the starter in 143 games. Husso has taken the ice for 151 games over the course of his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, Pittsburgh played the Stars in a matchup where the Penguins got the tie by a final score of 2-2. They had 2 power play opportunities in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Penguins scored 2 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they took.

The Penguins are sitting with 63 goals at even strength and 22 goals (7th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. Pittsburgh has attempted 736 shots (27th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.55%, while allowing the other team 771 shots. On the year, the Pittsburgh Penguins have accumulated 85 goals, 34 points, and a points percentage of .630. They have granted a total of 73 goals to be scored by of a combination of 61 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 66 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 33.33%. They have a penalty kill rate of 85.00% on the other teams 80 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 90.5%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Tristan Jarry in net. He has gathered 7,903 saves out of the 8,690 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .909. Jarry has a career record of 161-99-32 and has been in goal for 306 games. He has started in 293 games and his ice time sits at 15,560 minutes. Jarry's rate of quality starts sits at 59.7% and he has 175 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. His opposition is averaging 2.69 goals per contest and he has allowed 787 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (+162)

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