Predators at Ducks 3/12/19 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Predators are trying to run down the Winnipeg Jets in the standings and that is definitely something that is possible as the Predators are only a point behind the Jets in the standings. The downside is the Predators ended up getting swept on the season series with the Hurricanes as the Hurricanes was able to beat the Predators in the last game 5-3.

With the Predators the team has been able to score 2.94 goals a game, but the defense has allowed only 2.69 goals a game. The Predators power play is among the worst in the nation at 12.6%, but the defense has killed off 80.4% of the opponents power plays. With the Ducks the team is one of the worst teams in the Pacific and the Ducks were even coming into this game after getting crushed by the Kings. Yes, the Ducks ended up losing the game to the Kings by a score of 3-2 and that is definitely going to be a major issue for the Ducks coming into this game as the defense faltered enough to allow the Kings to win.

The Ducks are heading into this game with a horrible offense that is scoring only 2.26 goals a game. The defense is giving up 3.03 goals a game on the season. The Ducks have been able to convert on the power play at 16.1%, but the Ducks have killed off 79.9% on the season so far.