Ducks vs. Red Wings Player Props, Picks and Predictions – Monday, Dec. 18

We have your Anaheim Ducks vs. Detroit Red Wings prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Anaheim Ducks hit the road to face the Detroit Red Wings.

The Detroit Red Wings (15-11-4) are set to host the Anaheim Ducks (11-19-0) in a clash at Little Caesars Arena. With both teams eager to improve their standings, the Red Wings aim to end their 2-game losing streak, while the Ducks look to build on their recent victory.

Anaheim Ducks vs. Detroit Red Wings Odds Info

Moneyline: Anaheim Ducks +195 (FanDuel) / Detroit Red Wings -240 (FanDuel)

Puck Line: -1.5 – Anaheim Ducks -120 (FanDuel) / Detroit Red Wings +110 (DraftKings)

Total: 6.5 – -110 (DraftKings) / -100 (FanDuel)

Game Info

Date: Monday, Dec. 18

Time: 07:00 PM

Location: Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, MI

TV: ESPN+

Anaheim Ducks Betting Trends

• This season, the Anaheim Ducks have hit 14 overs and 16 unders.
• On the road this season, the Anaheim Ducks have hit 6 overs and 9 unders.
• As the underdog this season, the Anaheim Ducks have hit 13 overs and 14 unders.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends

• This season, the Detroit Red Wings have hit 17 overs and 13 unders.
• At home this season, the Detroit Red Wings have hit 7 overs and 9 unders.
• As the favorite this season, the Detroit Red Wings have hit 5 overs and 4 unders.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Over the last three seasons, the Anaheim Ducks and the Detroit Red Wings have faced each other four times, with each team securing two victories. These matchups have consistently favored the home team, which has emerged victorious in all four encounters. When it comes to betting statistics, the Ducks have covered the spread once, while the Red Wings have done so three times. In terms of the over-under bets, the total score has gone over once and stayed under three times. The games have seen a range of final score spreads, from -4 to -1, with the closing spread moneyline favoring the home team in each instance. The closing moneylines indicate that the favorites have won three out of the four games, with the underdog winning once. The total scores across these games have varied, with the highest combined score being 7 and the lowest being 3, reflecting a mix of offensive outbursts and defensive battles.

The most recent game between the Ducks and the Red Wings took place on November 15, 2022, with Anaheim securing a narrow 3-2 victory in overtime. The game was tightly contested, with Jonatan Berggren of the Red Wings opening the scoring with a power play goal, only for the Ducks to equalize later in the first period through Mason McTavish, also on a power play. The Red Wings briefly regained the lead in the second period before John Klingberg tied the game late in the third, pushing the game into overtime where Ryan Strome scored the game-winner for the Ducks. The Red Wings had more blocked shots and hits, while the Ducks capitalized on their power play opportunities and had a slightly better faceoff win percentage. The goaltenders for both teams, Ville Husso for Detroit and John Gibson for Anaheim, faced a similar number of shots, with Gibson saving 31 out of 33 and Husso saving 27 out of 30. Despite the Red Wings’ efforts, the Ducks managed to clinch the game, continuing the trend of home team dominance in this matchup.

Anaheim Ducks vs. Detroit Red Wings Predictions

The Detroit Red Wings are facing a challenging phase in their season, having lost five of their last six games. Despite this, they remain a formidable team at home with a record of 8-5-3. The Red Wings’ offense, led by Alex DeBrincat with 13 goals and 26 points, has been a highlight, although they’ve struggled to find the net in recent games. Defensively, they’ve been middle-of-the-pack, but will need to tighten up against a Ducks team that has shown it can score in bunches.

On the other side, the Anaheim Ducks are coming off a morale-boosting 5-1 win against the New Jersey Devils, hoping to carry that momentum into Detroit. With a road record of 6-9-0, the Ducks have had their struggles but have seen bright spots from players like Frank Vatrano, who leads the team with 14 goals and 23 points. The Ducks will need to capitalize on their power play opportunities and look for contributions from their top players, including defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, who leads the team with 15 assists.

This game could come down to key player matchups and special teams. The Red Wings will look to Shayne Gostisbehere to continue his playmaking from the blue line, while the Ducks’ special teams, which came alive in their last game, could be a difference-maker. Both teams have had issues with consistency, and this matchup provides an opportunity for either team to take a step in the right direction. With the Red Wings fighting to break their losing streak and the Ducks aiming to prove their last game wasn’t a fluke, this game is set to be a tightly contested battle on the ice.

Anaheim Ducks vs. Detroit Red Wings Pick

Given the recent trends and the current form of both teams, the ‘Under’ seems to be the most prudent pick for this matchup. The Detroit Red Wings have been struggling offensively, scoring just once in their past 120 minutes on the ice, which has resulted in two consecutive losses. While they have a strong home record, their recent inability to find the back of the net suggests that they may not contribute to a high-scoring game. Furthermore, the Anaheim Ducks, despite their recent win, have not been consistent scorers this season, with an offense that ranks among the lowest in the league. The Ducks’ road record also indicates that they often face challenges in away games, which could limit their scoring opportunities against the Red Wings.

Historically, the head-to-head matchups between these two teams have favored the ‘Under’ with three out of the last four games not surpassing the total line. The most recent encounter ended with a combined score of 5, which is below the total line set for this game. Additionally, both teams have seen more games stay under the total line this season than go over. With the Red Wings looking to tighten up their game to snap their losing streak and the Ducks aiming to build on their defensive performance from their last win, this game is likely to be a closely fought contest with fewer goals, making the ‘Under’ the smart pick.

The Pick: Under 6.5 -110 (DraftKings)

Anaheim Ducks vs. Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Picks

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

Anaheim Ducks

Detroit Red Wings