Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks, Picks and Prediction, Friday, October 31, 2025
In a non-conference affair on the left coast, the Anaheim Ducks host the Detroit Red Wings. The Ducks (5-3-1) have won three of their last four games, and the Red Wings (8-3-0) are riding a three-game winning streak. Let’s drop the puck on this Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks prediction to see the matchup and full score info! Stay out of the penalty box by selecting our free NHL Picks.
The Ducks are the favorites on home ice in this contest, posted at -130 with the Red Wings at +115 and a total of 6 goals.
Red Wings are Flying High
The Red Wings have kicked off the season playing well, winners of three in a row, and they are tied with four other teams for the second-most points in the league. In their last game, they were on the road in a 4-3 shootout win over the L.A. Kings, where they got the W after giving up two late goals in the third period. Marco Kasper lit the lamp twice, Alex DeBrincat scored a goal, and Cam Talbot (4-1-0 2.94 GAA) stopped 35 of 38 shots. With Detroit playing last night, there is a good chance John Gibson (4-2-0 3.20 GAA), who spent his first 12 seasons with the Ducks, will get the nod tonight, and he gave up two goals in his last start after giving up four goals in his previous two starts.
On the season, the Red Wings are averaging 3.45 goals per game and rank 18th in the league, giving up an average of 3.09 goals per game.
Dylan Larkin ranks tied for second in the league in goals (8), tied for fourth in points (16), and has four goals and an assist over the last four games. Rookie Emmit Finne is the only other player with more than three goals, with four and two having come in the last five games. On the season, Detroit is 3-2-0 on the road, and this is their first game of the season facing the Ducks.
Injuries
- Patrick Kane – Out
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Great End to Road Trip for Ducks
The Ducks are back at home after a five-game road trip where they won three of the last four games and in the last one beat the defending champion Florida Panthers 3-2 in a shootout. In the win Anaheim was outshot 33-17 and while only 1 for 5 on the power play, they killed all four of Florida’s chances with the extra man. Leo Carlsson had a goal and an assist, Cutter Gauthier also scored, and Lukas Dostal (3-3-1 2.84 GAA) gave up two goals on 33 shots. Backup and former Detroit netminder Petr Mrazek (2-0-0 5.52 GAA) may get the start against his former team and while he has given up a total of 11 goals in his two starts the Ducks won both games.
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Currently, the Ducks are balanced, to say the least, averaging 3.44 goals per game and giving up an average of 3.44 goals per game.
Carlsson leads the team with 11 points (4 goals 7 assists) and has two goals and three assists in the last four games. Gauthier is the club leader with six goals, and three have come in the last four games. On the season, the Ducks are 1-1-0 at home, and last season they beat the Red Wings on home ice but lost to them on the road.
Injuries
- Radko Gudas – day-to-day
- Chris Kreider – day-to-day
- Mikael Granlund – Out
- Ryan Strome – Out
Red Wings vs. Ducks Pick
Money Line pick for Red Wings vs. Ducks
- Pick: Ducks -130 (+4 Units)
The Ducks have won three of four games and beat the defending champion Panthers in their last game. They have had a very road-heavy schedule early on, and this is only their third game on home ice. The Red Wings have won three in a row after two losses, and they are tied with four other teams for the season's most points in the NHL. Both teams have a solid attack, but neither has shone on the defensive side of the ice. Regarding the Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks prediction, sticking to the golden rule and not backing a team in the season game of a road back-to-back, so taking the Ducks in this one.
Over/Under Pick for Red Wings vs. Ducks
- Over 6 goals (+4 Units)
Both teams went Under in their last game, but I am still leaning towards the Over in this game. While Detroit is tied with four other teams with the most points, and they have a solid attack, they still only rank 18th in the league in GAA. The Ducks also have a solid attack but are giving up an average of 3.44 goals per game, which ranks 24th. Each team will be good on the attack in this conference matchup, but not so much on defense. In a game where the light will be lit often, the Over is the pick in this game.
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