Penguins vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - October 31

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-7-1) host the Anaheim Ducks (4-4-1) at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, October 31 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Penguins fell to the Minnesota Wild 5-3 in their last outing, while the Ducks are coming off a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders.

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Here is our pick for who will claim the win in Thursday's game.

Penguins vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Penguins 4, Ducks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-190)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins are 3-7-1 overall and 1-1-2 in overtime contests.
  • Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Penguins registered just one goal, they lost.
  • Pittsburgh has lost the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Penguins have scored more than two goals seven times, and are 3-3-1 in those games (to register seven points).
  • In the five games when Pittsburgh has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 1-3-1 record (three points).
  • In the four games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 2-1-1 (five points).
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 1-6-0 (two points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have a record of 4-4-1 this season and are 1-1-2 in overtime matchups.
  • In the three games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up three points.
  • This season the Ducks registered only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Ducks have earned seven points in their four games with three or more goals scored.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 2-1-0 (four points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 1-3-1 to register three points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
19th 3 Goals Scored 2.33 30th
32nd 4.27 Goals Allowed 2.78 6th
11th 30.9 Shots 27 27th
32nd 35.5 Shots Allowed 34.8 31st
12th 22.58% Power Play % 13.79% 26th
7th 84.85% Penalty Kill % 75% 23rd

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