Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Predictions November 30th 2025

Match Facts

Anaheim continues to be one of the most resilient teams in the league, coming into Chicago at 15-8-1 and sitting atop the Pacific Division. The Ducks have already won five games this season after trailing by at least two goals, the most in the NHL, and their latest comeback — a 5-4 shootout win over the Kings after trailing 4-2 midway through the third — reinforced their identity as a team that never taps out. Under Joel Quenneville, Anaheim’s young core has blended speed, skill and a stubborn refusal to quit, even if their coach still sees room for cleaner puck management in the defensive zone.

Chicago, at 10-9-5, has gone the other direction recently, dropping five straight games, four of them at home. The latest was a disappointing 4-3 loss to Nashville, which entered that matchup with the fewest points in the league. The Blackhawks still have offensive talent and a dangerous power play, but their details, breakouts and overall urgency have slipped, something Jeff Blashill has been vocal about addressing in practice. Full team profiles and season stats are available on the NHL teams page.

Matchup Info	Details
Sport	NHL
Teams	Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks
Venue	United Center, Chicago
Date	Sunday, November 30, 2025
Time	3:30 PM ET
Records	Ducks 15-8-1, Blackhawks 10-9-5

Line and Odds

Anaheim Ducks -1.5 (+195), Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 (-244)
Moneyline: Ducks -124, Blackhawks +104
Total: 6.5

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Movement Matchup

Anaheim’s identity is built on pushback. Falling behind has not rattled this group; if anything, it seems to sharpen them. Against the Kings, they erased a two-goal third-period deficit, tied the game with the goalie pulled and finished the job in the shootout. Chris Kreider summed up the mood well, noting that the bench never feels out of a game and almost gets more energized when trailing. Opponents have noticed too, with former Duck Brian Dumoulin praising the team’s confidence and ability to create chances quickly with limited space. Quenneville, however, is focused on refinement, especially in the defensive zone where small lapses can still turn into A-plus chances against if plays are not fully killed.

Chicago’s recent skid has featured the opposite tone. Instead of closing games, the Blackhawks have found themselves chasing, giving up key goals and failing to control the details that win tight contests. The loss to Nashville stung, not only because the Predators entered with the fewest points in the league, but because Chicago made life harder on itself with poor execution and a lack of desperation at key moments. Blashill spent practice time working on breakouts, emphasizing movement, support and avoiding stationary puck possession. This is a team trying to regain its crispness and mental edge after a hot start that has slowly cooled.

Breakdown Injury Reports

Anaheim Ducks Injury Report

Player	Status	Injury
Lukas Dostal (G)	Out	Upper body
Mikael Granlund (C)	Out	Lower body

Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report

Player	Status	Injury
Laurent Brossoit (G)	Out	Hip
Nick Foligno (LW)	Out	Hand
Teuvo Teravainen (LW)	Questionable	Undisclosed
Shea Weber (D)	Out	Lower body

Anaheim Ducks Recent Performance

The Ducks have been one of the most entertaining and dangerous teams in the league thanks to their blend of youth, speed and scoring depth. Their 15-8-1 record and first-place status in the Pacific are not a fluke. Offensively, Anaheim ranks second in the NHL with 88 goals and has repeatedly shown that they can erase deficits in bunches. The comeback against Los Angeles was triggered by impact performances from Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish, with Carlsson putting up a goal and two assists and McTavish driving play on both ends with two assists and key blocks. This has been the story most nights: multiple forwards capable of tilting the ice, supported by an aggressive forecheck and a belief that they can outscore mistakes.

Individually, the Ducks’ front line is carrying real star-level production. Carlsson has 13 goals and 20 assists in 24 games, while Cutter Gauthier has matched him with 14 goals and 14 assists. That duo, combined with veterans like Kreider, gives Anaheim a scoring core that can punish teams at even strength and capitalize on momentum swings. Even with injuries in goal and down the middle, the Ducks have used their depth and pace to stay on the front foot. Quenneville still wants cleaner exits and fewer loose sequences in the defensive zone, but overall, Anaheim’s ability to extend pressure and respond under duress makes them extremely tough to put away.

Chicago Blackhawks Recent Performance

The Blackhawks remain a dangerous team in spurts, but their recent form shows a group searching for consistency and mental toughness. Their latest defeat, a 4-3 home loss to a struggling Nashville squad, illustrated the frustration: Chicago generated offense, got on the board from Ryan Greene, Teuvo Teravainen and Ryan Donato, and showed flashes of the pace and creativity that fueled their early-season success. But defensive lapses, failed clears and stretches of passive play opened the door for a Predators team they felt they “should and can beat,” as Andre Burakovsky put it. That sense of letdown and self-inflicted damage has been a recurring theme during their five-game slide.

Despite the losing streak, Chicago’s power play remains a major threat, sitting seventh in the league with 16 goals on the man-advantage. Connor Bedard continues to drive their offense with 33 points in 24 games, and his ability to create off the rush and from the half wall is central to any Blackhawks path to victory. The concern lies in details and health. Teravainen, tied for third on the team in scoring, is questionable, and depth injuries have forced constant adjustment. Blashill has emphasized mental toughness, reminding his group that only the most resilient players survive long in this league. For Chicago to turn things around, they need sharper breakouts, more consistent support for the puck and tighter execution when protecting leads.

Betting Insights and Trends

Anaheim comes in as a modest road favorite for good reason. The Ducks have won three straight and eight of their last ten, while their ability to score in waves and erase deficits gives them multiple paths to cashing both moneyline and puckline tickets. Their offensive profile is elite, and even with key injuries, they have produced top-tier numbers in goals and assists. Chicago offers value on the puckline given its strong 13-5 record against the spread overall and 13-4 mark as an underdog, but those trends must now be weighed against current form and a five-game losing streak.

Totals-wise, both teams have leaned toward higher-scoring outcomes. Anaheim has gone over the total in 10 of 17 games, while Chicago has trended under overall but has been involved in more open, mistake-filled games lately as defensive issues have crept in. With the Ducks ranking near the top of the league in shots and goals, and the Blackhawks still capable of generating offense through Bedard and their power play, this projects as another game where both sides can contribute to the scoreboard. For deeper angle breakdowns and model-based recommendations, visit the NHL expert betting guide and the daily NHL picks page.

Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Score: Ducks 4, Blackhawks 3
Best Bet: Ducks moneyline
Total Lean: Over 6.5

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