Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Hockey Club. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Hockey Club at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Hockey Club are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Ducks in a Western conference matchup.
ANAHEIM DUCKS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Hockey Club -1.5
This game will be played at Delta Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, March 12th.
WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:
- With the Hockey Club being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Hockey Club.
- Take the Hockey Club on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)
Can The Ducks Secure a Win at Salt Lake City?
The Ducks fell to 28-29-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim was 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.
Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They trailed 3-0 before getting on the board with Brock McGinn’s goal at 10:16 in the third period.
Anaheim’s offense managed just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish also netted his second, this time on a power play.
The Ducks fired 39 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period. They recorded 16 giveaways and added three assists, with Troy Terry picking up his fifth assist of the season.
The Ducks’ defense struggled in their last game, allowing four goals on 29 shots from the Blackhawks. Goalie Lukas Dostal made 25 saves but finished with a save percentage of 86.2%. Defensively, Anaheim had 6 takeaways and 15 hits. The Ducks gave up the first three goals, including two on the power play, and another late in the 3rd period.
Are the Hockey Club Ready for a Home Win?
Utah dropped to 28-26-11 after a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. The Hockey Club had a 2-0 lead before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. Utah was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 line.
Three different players scored for Utah in the game. Logan Cooley opened the scoring at 11:52 in the first period, and Ian Cole extended the lead to 2-0 at 12:00 in the second. However, Vegas tied it up with a goal at 19:59 in the second period and went on to win with a goal at 2:15 in overtime.
Utah’s offense took 19 shots on goal, with three finding the net against Vegas. Ian Cole scored his first goal of the season, while Logan Cooley added his second and Alexander Kerfoot netted his second of the year in the third period.
Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal, and Nick Bjugstad added two assists, bringing his season total to two. Utah had 13 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, Utah will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to Vegas, including the game-winner just 2:15 into overtime. They had taken a 2-0 lead, but their defense gave up three unanswered goals—two late in the second period and one early in the third. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%. The defense also recorded 8 takeaways and 21 hits.