Anaheim vs. Utah. NHL match prediction and bets

Current form

Anaheim showed good results in the preseason, which was not expected from the team. The Ducks suffered only three defeats out of seven possible, and in one of them the team was just a step away from success, but lost to San Jose in overtime. The Ducks also managed to start the regular championship with a successful performance. Kronik charges played away to San Jose and won a confident dry victory with a score of 2:0. Goalie Dostal made a huge contribution, stopping 30 shots, thereby making a shutout. The intrigue remained until the third period, in which Lundstrom scored the first goal, and a little later Zegras scored into an empty net.

However, Anaheim was unable to secure the result. The team went to visit a much more serious opponent in the person of Vegas and did not realize its attacking potential, and only managed to make 23 shots on goal. As you can see, the Ducks have serious problems with scoring, which has remained since last season.

Disqualifications and injuries

Anaheim has some roster problems, with Gibson and Susanek out and LaCombe questionable.

Interesting trends for betting

• Anaheim averages 1.5 goals per game

The main problem of the "ducks" remains their low efficiency in attack.

• The Ducks average eight penalty minutes per game.

So far, Anaheim has shown good discipline and rarely breaks the rules, which allows them to be at full strength.

Current form

"Utah" is currently the youngest club in the league, but despite this, the team shows excellent results. During the pre-season training, the team practically did not lose, and in the regular championship continued to please fans with a great game. Indeed, the start of the first season for the newcomer was extremely successful, he left no chance for "Chicago" (5:2), and then snatched victories in overtime from much more serious opponents in the face of "Islanders" and "Rangers", with a score of 5:4 and 6:5, respectively. As you can see, Tourigny charges showed excellent play in attack and consistently realized most of the dangerous moments in the opponent zone.

Continuing their road series, Utah met New Jersey and suffered their first defeat, and a shutout (0:3). There was no trace left of their vaunted offensive efficiency, and the team managed to make only 20 shots on the Devils' goal.

Disqualifications and injuries

Utah is also without several players due to injuries, including Bjugstad, Durzi and Marino.

Interesting trends for betting

• Utah averages four goals per game

At the moment, the team remains one of the most productive in the league, despite the disastrous match with New Jersey.

• Utah converted 27% of its power play attempts.

Tourigny players also delight fans with their successful power play and consistently make use of the extra man on the court.