The Anaheim Ducks (2-2) take on the Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-2) at United Center on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Ducks fell to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in their last outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 3-2 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which team will take home the victory in Sunday's hockey action.

Ducks vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Ducks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+109)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks had a 35-37-10 record overall, with an 11-10-21 record in games that required overtime, last season.
In the 33 games Anaheim played that were decided by one goal, it had a 14-11-8 record (good for 36 points).
In the 16 games last season the Ducks scored only one goal, they went 1-13-2 (four points).
Anaheim took 10 points from the 25 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (3-18-4 record).
The Ducks scored three or more goals 38 times, and went 31-3-4 in those games (to record 66 points).
In the 18 games when Anaheim recorded a single power-play goal, it had a 7-8-3 record (17 points).
In the 29 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Anaheim was 14-13-2 (30 points).
The Ducks were outshot by their opponent 50 times, and went 19-23-8 (46 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a record of 2-2-2 this season and are -2-2 in overtime matchups.
Chicago has one point (0-2-1) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in three games, earning five points from those contests.
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in four games this season and has recorded five points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 1-0-1 (three points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 1-2-1 to record three points.

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