Two of the best teams in the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins (fourth in the Eastern Conference at 14-7-6) and the Anaheim Ducks (third in the Western Conference at 18-10-1), square off on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will claim the victory in Tuesday's game.

The Ducks' offense has put up 35 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has conceded 33 goals. They have had 34 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (14.7%). They are 6-4-0 over those contests.

Penguins vs. Ducks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final result of Penguins 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-122)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins have finished 1-6-7 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 14-7-6.
Pittsburgh has eight points (3-3-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Penguins scored just one goal, they've finished 0-1-2 (two points).
Pittsburgh has scored a pair of goals in six games this season (0-3-3 record, three points).
The Penguins have scored more than two goals 17 times, and are 14-2-1 in those games (to record 29 points).
In the eight games when Pittsburgh has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 2-4-2 record (six points).
In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 4-4-3 (11 points).
The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 9-3-3 to record 21 points.

Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 7-1-8 record in overtime contests this season and an 18-10-1 overall record.
Anaheim has earned 13 points (6-3-1) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Ducks registered only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Ducks have scored at least three goals 21 times, earning 34 points from those matchups (17-4-0).
This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in seven games and picked up 11 points with a record of 5-1-1.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 10-4-1 (21 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 12 times this season, and earned 16 points in those games.

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