The Anaheim Ducks (21-15-2) take on the San Jose Sharks (18-17-3) at Honda Center on Monday, Dec. 29 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Ducks fell to the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 in their last game, while the Sharks are coming off a 6-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Monday’s game.

Over the past 10 contests for the Sharks (5-5-0), their offense has scored 34 goals while their defense has allowed 34 goals. They have had 28 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (14.3%).

Ducks vs. Sharks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Ducks 4, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-202)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 21-15-2 record overall, with an 8-2-10 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
In the 12 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-3-2 record (good for 16 points).
In the seven games this season the Ducks scored only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
Anaheim finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
The Ducks are 20-5-1 in the 26 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 41 points).
In the nine games when Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 6-2-1 record (13 points).
In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 11-6-1 (23 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 10-6-1 (21 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have an 18-17-3 record this season and are 8-3-11 in matchups that have required overtime.
In the 15 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
This season the Sharks recorded only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
San Jose has earned five points (2-3-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Sharks have earned 34 points in their 23 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, San Jose has recorded a lone power-play goal in 16 games and registered 19 points with a record of 9-6-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 2-6-0 (four points).
The Sharks’ opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Sharks went 16-11-3 in those matchups (35 points).

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