Red Wings vs Ducks Picks and Prediction – 11/16/2024

On Friday, the Detroit Red Wings (6-7-1) face off against the Anaheim Ducks (5-7-2) at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Anaheim comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Vegas. In a decisive 4-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson delivered an impressive performance, recording 38 saves to keep his team ahead. This season, the Ducks' offensive efforts are spearheaded by Troy Terry, who has emerged as the top point scorer for the team with a total of 11 points. Following closely behind him is Mason McTavish, who has contributed significantly as the second-highest scorer, accumulating 8 points thus far. When it comes to goal scoring, both Troy Terry and rookie Leo Carlsson are tied as the leading goal scorers for Anaheim, with each player netting 5 goals this season. Moreover, Terry and McTavish also share the lead in assists, with 6 assists apiece, showcasing their playmaking abilities. However, the Ducks have faced challenges in their recent games, allowing an average of 3.6 goals per game over the last five contests, which has hindered their overall performance. Currently, the team finds itself at the bottom of the Pacific Division standings, and there is a growing urgency to reverse their fortunes before the situation becomes insurmountable. Collectively, the Ducks average just 2.2 goals per game, indicating a need to bolster their offensive output to improve their standing.

Detroit enters this game on a two-game losing streak, and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Pittsburgh. Recently, the Detroit Red Wings faced a tough loss against the New York Rangers, facing a shutout with a score of 4-0. This season, Lucas Raymond has emerged as the leading point scorer for the team, accumulating a total of 13 points. Right behind him is Alex DeBrincat, who has contributed with 12 points, making him the second-highest scorer on the roster. When it comes to goal-scoring, team captain Dylan Larkin stands out as the goals leader, netting a total of 9 goals this season. Raymond also excels in playmaking, leading the team with 12 assists. In their latest stretch of five games, the Red Wings have struggled defensively, averaging 3 goals allowed per game, a statistic that underscores their ongoing challenges. Currently, they find themselves near the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings, specifically in second-to-last place. Similar to the situation in Anaheim, Detroit is eager to gain some momentum before the season slips away from them. They are averaging 2.4 goals per game, highlighting a need for improvement in their offensive production as they strive for a turnaround.

This season has been challenging for both Detroit and Anaheim. The Red Wings have faced particularly significant difficulties when playing away from home, where their offensive production has been nearly nonexistent, struggling to score points consistently. On the other hand, Anaheim has encountered issues with their defensive play, often allowing opponents to take advantage of weaknesses in their backline, leading to high-scoring games against them. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Red Wings win 6-5.