The Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks meet in NHL action on Sunday at Honda Center. Here is a prediction for Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks. This article contains a selection between the Anaheim Ducks and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Sharks, beat the Kings and play the Red Wings and Stars next. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.67 goals per game and are scoring 18.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 6 goals, Seth Jones has 7 assists and Connor Bedard has 40 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.25 goals per game and are killing 74.3 percent of their opponents' power plays. Petr Mrazek has conceded 30 goals on 300 shots and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 5 goals on 56 shots.

Anaheim Ducks betting preview

The Anaheim Ducks lost to the Penguins, beat the Islanders and play the Canucks and Wild next. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.2 goals per game and are scoring 12.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Troy Terry leads Anaheim with 5 goals, Mason McTavish has 5 assists and Cutter Gauthier has 26 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks allow 2.7 goals per game and kill 77.8 percent of their opponents' power plays. James Reimer has conceded 9 goals on 66 shots made, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 16 goals on 290 shots.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 11 road games after a road win.
• The home team has won each of the last four games between the Blackhawks and Ducks.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Blackhawks and Ducks.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in any of their last four games at Honda Center after a road win.
• The favorites have won the third period in nine of the Ducks' last ten games.

Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction

I'm not looking forward to rooting for the Blackhawks or the Ducks, as they are underperforming teams that don't make bettors any money most nights. However, if I had to choose, I would choose the Ducks because they are at home. The Ducks are also the better defense. The home team has won 7 of the last 10 games between the Ducks and Blackhawks. We don't get enough bang for our buck with the Blackhawks. I'm leaning towards the Ducks.