Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks: Ducks will win California derby

Prediction for the NHL Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks match, which will take place on February 23. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim has been an NHL underdog in recent years, but in the current regular season, the Ducks are slowly beginning to emerge from their crisis and are looking to make the playoffs. Although they were better recently, they suffered four straight losses in February. Fortunately, their losing streak ended the day before, as Dallas Eakins's men beat Vancouver with a score of 7:4 on the road. Unfortunately, the California club's poor playoff record allowed them to move up to ninth in the Western Conference standings. However, their lead over the playoffs is minimal, so the battle for a playoff spot stands before them.

San Jose Sharks

San Jose is another team from California that decided this season not to stay among the NHL underdogs but to get involved in the play-off battle. For a long time, the Sharks could pull it off, but then they slowed down sharply. In their last 12 meetings, Bob Boughner's team managed only two wins and ten defeats. The team has been winless for six games in a row, although they managed to take three points in this stretch, losing three times out of regulation time. The disappointing stretch meant that San Jose was already 13th in the Western Conference standings, and their chances of making the playoffs were getting smaller.

Expert Betting Tips

Anaheim and San Jose moved from NHL underdog to mid-tier club, but the Sharks have slowed down while the Ducks continue their battle to make the playoffs. Dallas Eakins's men are more motivated in the standings and still struggling to score, while the other team can' win in six straight meetings. The statistics of their head-to-head encounter also speaks in favour of the Black and Orange, as they have been the only winners in the last three meetings. As a result, we suggest betting on Anaheim to win for 1.64.

Anaheim and San Jose are not known for their commitment to bright and attacking hockey, and they are particularly rare in their struggles. In their last seven meetings, the opponents have combined for just 32 goals (4.57 goals-against average), which is relatively modest by NHL standards. Now, you can't expect a goal extravaganza either, as the Sharks are in terrible shape, and the Ducks continue their playoff push. With that in mind, we suggest betting a total under 5.5 for 2.22.

Troy Terry is having a great regular season. The forward has finally made the step from being an ever-young and promising player to becoming a true leader for Anaheim. This season the 24-year-old has recorded 44 points (26 goals + 18 assists) in 47 games, making him the Ducks' leading scorer. The American is in great form, so we suggest betting on Troy Terry Total Over 0.5 for 2.75.