Ducks vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 29

The Anaheim Ducks (21-15-2), coming off a 6-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, host the San Jose Sharks (18-17-3) at Honda Center on Monday, Dec. 29 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks took down the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in their last outing.

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Here's our prediction for who will secure the victory in Monday's matchup.

In the past 10 contests, the Sharks have a record of 5-5-0. They have put up 34 goals, while their opponents have scored 34. They have gone on the power play 28 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (14.3% of opportunities).

Ducks vs. Sharks Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Ducks 4, Sharks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-198)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have finished 8-2-10 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 21-15-2.
  • Anaheim has 16 points (7-3-2) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the seven games this season the Ducks scored just one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
  • Anaheim finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Ducks have scored three or more goals 26 times, and are 20-5-1 in those games (to record 41 points).
  • In the nine games when Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 13 points after finishing 6-2-1.
  • When it has outshot opponents, Anaheim is 11-6-1 (23 points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 10-6-1 to register 21 points.

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks (18-17-3 overall) have posted a record of 8-3-11 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
  • San Jose has earned 20 points (9-4-2) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Sharks recorded only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
  • When San Jose has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-3-1 record).
  • The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 23 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
  • San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games this season and has registered 19 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 2-6-0 (four points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 16-11-3 to register 35 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Ducks Rank Ducks AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
4th 3.32 Goals Scored 3.00 18th
32nd 3.47 Goals Allowed 3.45 30th
3rd 30.7 Shots 25.3 29th
23rd 28.8 Shots Allowed 31.2 31st
22nd 17.07% Power Play % 18.18% 21st
28th 75.40% Penalty Kill % 77.87% 21st

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