The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-6) and Anaheim Ducks (18-10-1) square off at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins fell to the Dallas Stars 3-2 in a shootout in their most recent outing, while the Ducks are coming off a 7-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Tuesday's game.

Over the last 10 games, the Ducks have put up a 6-4-0 record after totaling 35 total goals (five power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 14.7%). Their opponents have scored a combined 33 goals in those games.

Penguins vs. Ducks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Penguins 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-124)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins have finished 1-6-7 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 14-7-6.
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 just one goal, they've finished 0-1-2 (two points).
Pittsburgh has finished 0-3-3 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
The Penguins are 14-2-1 in the 17 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 29 points).
In the eight games when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered six points after finishing 2-4-2.
When it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 4-4-3 (11 points).
The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 15 times, and went 9-3-3 (21 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks (18-10-1 overall) have posted a record of 7-1-8 in contests that have needed OT this season.
Anaheim has earned 13 points (6-3-1) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
This season the Ducks registered 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 in 21 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has recorded 11 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 10-4-1 (21 points).
The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Ducks went 8-4-0 in those matchups (16 points).

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