NHL Ducks vs Utah HC Picks and Odds | March 12, 2025

Written by: Nick Zanghi

Published: Wed Mar 12, 2025, 2:22 pm ET

Read Time: 5 minutes

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There's a battle in the Western Conference tonight and we have you covered. The Anaheim Ducks will take on the Utah Hockey Club at the Delta Center. These 2 teams met back in December for an absolute barn burner that ended 5-4 with a Ducks victory.

The Utah Hockey Club is 28-25-11 in their inaugural season and are 6th in the Central Division. Utah sits just 3 point out of a Wild Card spot in the playoffs. They come into this game on a 2-game losing streak and are 5-3-2 in their last 10 games.

In their 1st season in their new barn, Utah has struggled a bit. They have a 12-13-7 record at home this season. Their offense has played decent this year, falling just under the middle of the league for goals scored and shots on goal allowed per game. They do have a decent power play that converts 23.5% of the time, which ranks 11th best in the league.

On defense, they fall the same as offense. They rank 14th in the league for both goals allowed and shots on goal allowed per game. Like their power play, Utah has a pretty decent penalty kill that ranks 13th best in the league. This team has a very bright future being in a new city and a lot of stud young guns.

Goalie Karel Vejmelka will be starting in net tonight. He's 17-16-6 this season with a 2.49 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Vejmelka was on a break last time they played but will be starting with Connor Ingram out.

Anaheim looks to give Utah trouble at home tonight

The Ducks team celebrates after winning a game in overtime.

Anaheim is 28-29-7 this year and are 6th in the Pacific Division. They just lost last night to the Capitals 7-4, so this will be the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them. The Ducks are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and are 13-14-5 on this road.

On paper, there is no offense to be found for this team. They rank 4th worst in the league for goals scored and 23rd in the league for shots on goal per game. Anaheim's shooting percentage 5ths worst in the league and their power play is 2nd worst.

Their defense isn't much better. They rank 21st in goals allowed and dead last for shots on goal allowed per game. For special teams, their penalty kill is just as bad as their power play, ranking 6th worst in the league.

Goalie John Gibson is expected in net tonight. He is 9-10-2 this year with a 2.82 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Gibson did not play in the previous game this year, so he'll also be a new face. Let's check out the odds and get into the picks.

Anaheim Ducks vs Utah HC Betting Odds and Game Information

Ducks vs Utah Betting Odds

Puck Line

Anaheim Ducks +1.5 (+100)
Utah HC -1.5 (-120)

Moneyline

Anaheim Ducks +230
Utah HC -280

Totals

Over 6.5 (+110)
Under 6.5 (-130)

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Ducks vs Utah Game Information

Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Date: Wednesday March 12, 2025
Puck Drop: 10pm EST
TV: TNT, TruTV

Anaheim Ducks vs Utah HC Prediction and Picks

Utah Hockey Club players wave their flag and salute their fans after a win.

Ducks vs Utah Picks and Predictions: Game Total Under 6.5 Goals (-130) Get 50% up to $1000 Deposit on BetOnline for this pick

We have 2 weaker defenses up against 2 decent goalies and I smell an under. Both of these goalies have sub 2 GAA's and neither played in the last game, so the players haven't seen each goalie. We should see a good, competitive matchup like the last time as well.

The Ducks have put up 4 goals in each of their last 2 games and 3 goals in the game prior. I think we seen regression now and get 2-3 goals out of them tonight. There's always a cool down to the hotness, a fall from the rise as you would say.

Utah has also been scoring, with 3 goals in each of their last 2 games and 4 in the game prior. I could see them scoring 3-4 goals tonight, which is what makes me take the under. For a side, I do lean with Utah and a 4-2 finish at max. Probably more of a 3-1 or 2-1 finish.

I like a few props in this game. First is Cutter Gauthier for 2 or more shots on goal for -154. He has hit the line in his last 2 games vs Utah. Gauthier has also recorded 3 shots on goal in each of his last 3 games straight. His 3 or more shots is valued at +210 if you're feeling spicy.

The last play I like is Mikhail Sergachev to record a point for -135. He has great history vs Anaheim, recording at least 1 in his last 6 games vs them. Sergachev has also just recorded a point his back-to-back games, so good opportunity to keep it going.