The Eastern Conference's fourth-ranked squad, the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-6), host the third-ranked unit from the Western Conference, the Anaheim Ducks (18-10-1), on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Ducks have gone 6-4-0 over the past 10 games, putting up 35 total goals (five power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 14.7%). They have conceded 33 goals to their opponents.

Penguins vs. Ducks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Penguins 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-116)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins are 1-6-7 in overtime contests on their way to a 14-7-6 overall record.
In the eight games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-3-2 record (good for eight points).
In the three games this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they've finished 0-1-2 (two points).
Pittsburgh has scored exactly two goals in six games this season (0-3-3 record, three points).
The Penguins have scored at least three goals in 17 games (14-2-1, 29 points).
In the eight games when Pittsburgh has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 2-4-2 record (six points).
In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 4-4-3 (11 points).
The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Penguins finished 9-3-3 in those matchups (21 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks (18-10-1 overall) have posted a record of 7-1-8 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
In the 10 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
This season the Ducks recorded only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Ducks have scored three or more goals 21 times, earning 34 points from those matchups (17-4-0).
This season, Anaheim has recorded a lone power-play goal in seven games and registered 11 points with a record of 5-1-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 10-4-1 (21 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 8-4-0 to register 16 points.

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