Matchup: Detroit Red Wings at Anaheim Ducks
Date: Tuesday, October 31
Time: 10:10 PM EST
Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
Moneyline Odds: Red Wings +114, Ducks -137
Game Preview
The Detroit Red Wings travel to the West Coast for a Halloween night showdown against the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks enter the contest as moderate home favorites, looking to defend their ice, while the Red Wings aim to secure a valuable road win as slight underdogs.
The Red Wings’ health will be a key storyline heading into this matchup. According to a late September report, the team has been monitoring a couple of key injuries. While defenseman Simon Edvinsson was reported to be “nearing a return,” veteran forward James van Riemsdyk was expected to remain “sidelined.” The absence of a proven scorer like JVR could impact Detroit’s offensive depth against a structured opponent. The team will be playing late by their body clocks, a factor that can sometimes affect East Coast teams traveling west.
The Anaheim Ducks, favored in this game, appear to be the healthier of the two squads based on the provided information. While several search results referenced injury reports from past seasons or for the wrong “Ducks” (the University of Oregon), there are no specific, current injuries listed for the Anaheim NHL team. Playing at home with a seemingly healthy roster gives Anaheim a distinct advantage heading into the game.
Prediction
The oddsmakers have this one pegged as a competitive but clear-cut contest, favoring the home team. The Ducks at -137 have the implied edge, likely due to a combination of home-ice advantage and the Red Wings’ potential injury situation. Detroit traveling across the country for a late-night puck drop is another hurdle they will have to overcome.
While the Red Wings at +114 offer some value for an upset, the potential absence of James van Riemsdyk is a significant factor against them. With the Ducks appearing to be in better health and playing in front of their home crowd, they are in a prime position to control the pace of the game and secure the victory.
Final Pick: Anaheim Ducks Moneyline (-137)
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Detroit Red Wings Injury Status – ESPN
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