Anaheim Ducks vs Detroit Red Wings: NHL Game Preview and Predictions

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The Anaheim Ducks are set to visit the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, with the Ducks looking to build on their recent winning streak. The Ducks have won four straight games, giving up two or fewer goals in each of those contests, and are 19-4 to the Under following a win. Meanwhile, the Red Wings have struggled in the second half of back-to-back games, going 1-5 and giving up three or more goals in each of those losses.

The Ducks have a 12-12-4 record in road games and a 25-24-6 record overall, while the Red Wings are 28-22-6 overall and 15-12-3 in home games. The teams meet Sunday for the second time this season, with the Ducks winning 6-4 in the last meeting. Top performers for the Red Wings include Alex DeBrincat, who has 25 goals and 23 assists, and Dylan Larkin, who has four goals and six assists over the last 10 games. For the Ducks, Troy Terry has 16 goals and 24 assists, and Mason McTavish has scored seven goals and added one assist over the past 10 games.

Here are the latest stats and trends for the game:

• Red Wings: 7-1-2, averaging three goals, five assists, 2.3 penalties and 5.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game over their last 10 games.
• Ducks: 7-3-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.7 penalties and eight penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game over their last 10 games.

The Red Wings are favored to win the game, with a money line of -195, while the Ducks are at +161. The over/under is set at 6.

Expert picks for the game include the Ducks Team Total over 2.5, the Ducks Money Line, and the Under 5.5. Additionally, player props such as Trevor Zegras anytime goal and Alex DeBrincat anytime goal are also being recommended. The game is set to start at 6 p.m. EST on Sunday.

In other NHL action, the Seattle Kraken are set to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, with the Lightning favored to win. The Kraken have lost all 8 games in the second half of back-to-backs, while the Lightning have won six of their last seven meetings with the Kraken. The Colorado Avalanche are also in action, taking on the St. Louis Blues, with the Avalanche looking to build on their 14-3 record following a loss since the beginning of November.