Anaheim Ducks vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Planning on watching today’s Ducks and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.
ANAHEIM DUCKS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5
This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:
- With the Panthers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Panthers.
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)
Will the Ducks Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 18-22-6 this season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.
The Ducks’ defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. Anaheim didn’t score until the third period, when they were already down 3-0. Brock McGinn got them on the board at 10:16 in the third, and Mason McTavish added a goal with just four seconds left in the game.
Anaheim took 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in a 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added a power-play goal, his second of the year.
Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry notched his fifth. The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period.
Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the 1st period and another late in the 2nd. The Ducks also allowed a 3rd-period goal with just 2:17 left, sealing their fate. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage, but the defense had trouble containing Connor Bedard, who finished with three assists, including one on the final goal.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Florida?
Florida improved to 26-17-3 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.
All four of Florida’s goals came from different players, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-netter sealing the win. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put Florida back in front for good.
Carolina’s offense took 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 victory over the Stars, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers also had 16 giveaways.
Carolina scored once in the first period, added a second on a power play, and finished with two goals in the third period. Each of their four goals came from different players.
Defensively, the Panthers gave up two goals to Dallas, both coming in the second period. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers’ defense contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits.