Prior to the puck dropping at 10 p.m. ET in Saturday’s contest between the Anaheim Ducks and the Chicago Blackhawks, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay.

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Ducks vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Anaheim and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals 27 times this season.
• There have been 36 Chicago games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 0.29 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game’s total is 1.0 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Ducks Moneyline: -158

• In the four times this season the Ducks have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 3-1 in those games.
• Anaheim has had moneyline odds set at -158 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• The Ducks’ implied moneyline win probability is 61.2% in this matchup.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +132

• Chicago has 16 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 56 times).
• The Blackhawks have 13 wins in games when their moneyline odds are +132 or longer (in 46 such games).
• Chicago’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 43.1% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Anaheim 4, Chicago 2

Ducks Points Leaders

• One of Anaheim’s top offensive players this season is Troy Terry, who has put up 45 points in 53 games.
• Ryan Strome has nine goals and 25 assists for Anaheim to compile 34 total points (0.6 per game).
• Frank Vatrano has contributed 33 points for Anaheim in 57 games this season, netting a goal on 9.9% of his shots and putting up 18 goals and 15 assists.
• In 36 games played this season, Lukas Dostal (17-14-5) has allowed 100 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has totaled 33 assists and 16 goals in 59 games, good for 49 points.
• Teuvo Teravainen is crucial for Chicago’s attack with 43 total points (0.7 per game), including 13 goals and 30 assists through 59 games.
• Ryan Donato has scored 19 goals and contributed 21 assists for Chicago, giving him a point total of 40.
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 10-19-2 in 33 games this season, conceding 106 goals (3.5 goals against average) with 855 saves and an .890 save percentage, 54th in the league.

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Anaheim vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 10 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Anaheim, California
• Venue: Honda Center

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