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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
Pittsburgh Penguins (14-11-4) host the Anaheim Ducks (18-8-3) on Tuesday night in Pennsylvania. Anaheim enters on a high after a 7-1 win over Chicago, while Pittsburgh looks to rebound from a narrow shootout loss at Dallas.
Line Movement and Odds
- Pittsburgh Penguins Spread: -1.5
- Anaheim Ducks Spread: +1.5
- Total: 6.0
Pittsburgh opened as a slight home favorite, with totals set near 6 goals. See the latest updates on the NHL Odds page.
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Matchup Breakdown
Anaheim Ducks Outlook
The Ducks have stayed atop the Pacific Division despite losing their top two goalies. Ville Husso has stepped in with four wins in five starts, stabilizing the crease. Rookie Beckett Sennecke leads all NHL rookies with 24 points, including 12 in his last 11 games. Coach Joel Quenneville praised the team’s speed and forecheck but emphasized smarter decisions off the rush as a key area for improvement.
Pittsburgh Penguins Outlook
Pittsburgh nearly swept its three-game road trip before surrendering a late tying goal in Dallas. The Penguins fell 3-2 in a shootout but showed resilience. Coach Dan Muse highlighted positives despite the disappointment, while forward Tommy Novak stressed consistency. Pittsburgh sits in the middle of a tight Metropolitan Division race and begins a five-game homestand against non-division opponents.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Anaheim’s rookie scoring surge and Husso’s stability in net versus Pittsburgh’s need for consistency is the focal battle. The Ducks’ speed and forecheck could disrupt the Penguins’ exits, while Pittsburgh must capitalize on home-ice advantage to halt Anaheim’s momentum.
Injuries / Availability
Anaheim: Top two goalies remain out; Ville Husso starting.
Pittsburgh: Full roster available.
Betting Trends
- Anaheim has won two straight, including a 7-1 rout of Chicago.
- Pittsburgh is 2-1-0 in its last three games.
- Anaheim leads the Pacific Division despite injuries in net.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Anaheim 4, Pittsburgh 3
- Pick: Anaheim +1.5. The Ducks’ depth and rookie production should keep this close or deliver a win.
- Total: Over 6.0. Both teams have shown offensive bursts, pointing to a higher-scoring contest.
Expect Anaheim to carry momentum into its road trip opener, with Sennecke and Husso leading the way against a Penguins team seeking consistency.
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