In a game between two teams on winning streaks, the Anaheim Ducks and the Boston Bruins take the ice at TD Garden in a West-versus-East matchup. The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 30, and you are able to catch it live on Sportsnet ONE.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Boston Bruins Odds
Earning moneyline bettors 6.3 units, the Bruins are 29-18 straight up (SU) overall thus far. That winning percentage, ranked third in the league in this young season, is an improvement over the 44-38 record from last year’s regular season campaign. Through 47 regular season outings, 25 of the team’s games have gone under the total, while 21 have gone over and just one has pushed. The team’s 16-9 SU at home this year.
Boston’s converted on 21.8 percent of its power play opportunities this year, a figure that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is rated fifth overall, and it’s successfully killed off 83.8 percent of all penalties.
As a team, Beantown has been penalized 3.9 times per game overall this season, and 2.6 per game over its last five contests. The team’s had to stave off opponent power plays for just 6.2 minutes per game over its last 10 outings, in total.
With a .922 save percentage and 25.3 saves per game, Tuukka Rask (19-13-4) has been the primary option in goal for the Bruins this season. If head coach Bruce Cassidy decides to give him the night off, however, the team may turn to Anton Khudobin (10-7-7 record, .924 save percentage, 2.38 goals against average).
Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak will both look to continue their strong seasons for the Bruins. Marchand (50 points) has produced 21 goals and 29 assists and has recorded multiple points 16 times this year. Pastrnak has 20 goals and 26 assists to his credit and has recorded at least one point in 31 games.
Anaheim is 24-26 straight up (SU) and has lost 0.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year. A total of 30 of its outings have gone under the total, while 19 have gone over and just one has pushed. As the road team, Anaheim is 10-14 SU so far.
Anaheim has converted on just 17.3 percent of its power play chances this season, a figure that places it in the bottom-10 overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 11th overall and it’s successfully defended 82.4 percent of all penalties.
Anaheim’s skaters have been penalized 4.6 times per game in total this season, and 5.8 per game over their last five on the road. The team has had to stave off opponent power plays just 7.2 minutes per game over their last five outings.
John Gibson (.920 save percentage and 2.70 goals against average) has been the main option in goal for Anaheim. Gibson is averaging 29.5 saves per game and owns an 18-21-6 record.
Leading the offensive counter for the visiting Ducks will be Rickard Rakell (18 goals, 18 assists) and Ryan Getzlaf (six goals, 25 assists).
Anaheim Ducks at Boston Bruins Free Picks
Free Pick: SU Winner – Ducks, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Trends
The under has hit in four of Boston’s last five outings.
The Bruins are 13-5 SU when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent while the Ducks are 16-13 SU in games where they spend more time in the box than the opposition.
Two of Anaheim’s last ten games have ended in a shootout. The team is 1-1 in those games and 3-5 overall in shootouts this season.
Boston is ranked 6th overall this season with 9.1 takeaways per game. That figure has trended lower recently, however, as the team has created 6.6 takeaways over its last 10 games and 6.8 takeaways over its last five.
Anaheim skaters have forced 4.6 takeaways per game over its last five road games, a drop-off from its season average of 6.3 takeaways per game (ranked 23rd overall).
