Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes 4/8/23 – On Saturday evening, the Anaheim Ducks take on the Arizona Coyotes in a divisional matchup. On Wednesday night, the Ducks suffered a home loss to the Edmonton Oilers while the Coyotes lost on the road against the Kraken. Head-to-head, Anaheim leads this season series 2-0. However, the Coyotes look to win this game based on the latest NHL betting odds.
Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes
Date & Time: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM ET
Location: Mullett Arena
TV: Fox Sports Arizona
Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes 4/8/23 Betting Odds
Ducks
Moneyline: +107
Puckline: +1.5 (-238)
Total: 6 over (-125)
Coyotes
Moneyline: -132
Puckline: -1.5 (+188)
Total: -1.5 (+188)
Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks will strive for better times on the ice in their next game after suffering a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in their previous contest. While out on the ice, Anaheim only converted 1 out of 28 shots they put on net; additionally, they had one opportunity with more players on ice but couldn’t score a goal. Furthermore, 28 penalty minutes were accumulated during this encounter by Anaheim. At even strength, Anaheim Ducks opponents have scored 247 goals while scoring 159 of their own. On 256 power play opportunities, opponents have netted 70 goals from those attempts. On the season, Anaheim has scored 193 goals while surrendering 317. They attempted 2,215 shots this season at an accuracy rate of 8.7%; for this campaign they have 56 points with a points percentage of 0.359; 3,050 shots were taken against them with an efficiency rating of 0.896; plus they have 215 power play opportunities which resulted in 34 goals out of those attempts giving them a percentage of 15.81%.
Last time they played the Kraken, Arizona Coyotes fell by a final of 4-2. Despite having two power play opportunities during this matchup, neither team were able to capitalize on them. Out of 29 shots on goal attempted by Arizona during this encounter, only two goals were scored. Arizona has taken 2,029 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.60%, while allowing their opponents 2,784 attempts on the power play. They boasted an impressive penalty kill rate of 75.24% on 307 opponents’ power play attempts and boast a save percentage of 89.9%; 227 power play opportunities have been taken, leading to an aggregate power play percentage of 19.38%. On even strength alone, Arizona Coyotes scored 171 goals while on the power play; they allowed 282 goals overall with 206 goals scored when short handed as well. So far this season, the Arizona Coyotes have 215 goals, 67 points, and an impressive points percentage of 0.424.
Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim’s last 5 games. Anaheim are 0-9 SU in their last 9 games. Anaheim are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Arizona. Anaheim are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Anaheim’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Arizona.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games. Arizona are 0-9 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games against Anaheim. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 9 games when playing at home against Anaheim.
Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes Free Pick
The Anaheim Ducks have lost nine straight games, including all three road games during that span. The Coyotes haven’t fared much better but this one is at home which could prove pivotal. Furthermore, the Ducks have had difficulty scoring goals recently. In six of their last eight games, they’ve managed only two or fewer goals. Recently, however, the Coyotes have been scoring more goals than the Ducks have recently. Take the Coyotes here who is a bit better against the Ducks as per NHL betting trends.
Free Pick: Arizona Coyotes -1.5 (+188)
