10/30 5:05 PM NHL (13) ANAHEIM DUCKS at (14) ST. LOUIS BLUES
FREE PICK: (13) ANAHEIM DUCKS +105
I wasn’t sure what to make of the Ducks entering the new season. But if the early indicators are accurate, this team has a chance to contend and could be sticking around for awhile come springtime.
Anaheim appears to have what could be a dynamic goaltending duo in Andersen and Gibson. But what I really like about this team is how sound they’ve been as far as a the basics are concerned. The Ducks are playing very close attention to the details, and they’re executing Bruce Boudreau’s game plans to a tee.
Boudreau was probably a little hamstrung coaching the Capitals, as he had a few guys on that roster who were ultra-talented but not regarded as great team players. That problem doesn’t appear to exist with the Ducks, who are not flashy but are very effective at doing the little things that win hockey games.
There’s no knocks here on the Blues. They’re a good team and making the playoffs should be a mere formality for this squad. But in breaking down the early season analytics, the Ducks are simply the better outfit right now. Maybe that changes as the season progresses, but I’m only interested in what happens this evening.
I want to ride the hot hand and that’s the Anaheim side. This team is 4-1 both at home and on the road, and they’re a very impressive +12 in goal differential right now. That’s a team worth considering at any kind of plus money, and they’re my side here. Look to grab the best price with the Ducks tonight.
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