Ducks vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - Oct. 31

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The Detroit Red Wings (8-3) will try to prolong a three-game win streak when they play the Anaheim Ducks (5-3-1) on the road on Friday, Oct. 31 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will take home the victory in Friday's hockey action.

Ducks vs. Red Wings Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Ducks 4, Red Wings 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-120)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks (5-3-1 overall) have a 2-1-3 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • In the four games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-1-1 record (good for five points).
  • In the three games this season the Ducks scored only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
  • Anaheim has won the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-0-0, two points).
  • The Ducks are 4-1-0 in the five games when they have scored three or more goals (to register eight points).
  • In the three games when Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up five points after finishing 2-0-1.
  • In the five games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 2-2-1 (five points).
  • The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Ducks finished 3-1-0 in those contests (six points).

Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings have earned a record of 2-0-2 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 8-3.
  • Detroit has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • This season the Red Wings scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • Detroit has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • So far this season, the Red Wings have scored at least three goals seven times and won each of those games.
  • This season, Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-2-0 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 3-2-0 (six points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 5-1-0 to record 10 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Ducks Rank Ducks AVG Red Wings AVG Red Wings Rank
12th 3.44 Goals Scored 3.45 10th
24th 3.44 Goals Allowed 3.09 18th
4th 31.6 Shots 27.1 19th
26th 30.6 Shots Allowed 27.4 12th
17th 20% Power Play % 27.27% 9th
19th 76.92% Penalty Kill % 87.1% 7th

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