Published Dec 29, 3:49am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 29, 3:49am ET
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Updated Dec 29, 3:49am ET
The unrelenting action in the NHL continues on Dec 29, as the Anaheim Ducks host the San Jose Sharks. Find our picks here.
Anaheim come into this round of games sitting second in the Pacific Division, despite having lost each of their last two.
Meanwhile, the Sharks have shown some consistent form over the festive period, winning five of their previous ten games.
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| Anaheim Ducks | -190 |
| San Jose Sharks | +166 |
It has been a reliable first half to the season for the Ducks, as they sit second in the Pacific Division after going 21-15-2.
No side in the Division have picked up more wins than Anaheim so far this season. However, their consistency looks to be struggling based on their last ten games after going 4-5-1.
The Ducks were also hammered 6-1 by the Los Angeles Kings in their latest outing, conceding four times in the opening frame.
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The San Jose Sharks should be confident coming into this round of games after climbing to fifth in the Pacific Division after going 5-5-0 over their last ten.
San Jose was also a reliable winner in their latest outing after picking up a 6-3 road win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Macklin Celebrini, William Eklund, and Igor Chemyshov all ended the night with a goal and an assist.
| TOTAL | Sharks | Ducks | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 193 | 92 | 97 | - |
| GOALS | 1081 | 549 | 532 |
The Sharks bring reliable recent form into this clash, and they have a strong road record against the Ducks. Therefore, an upset could be on the cards in the NHL on Monday evening.
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Pick
San Jose Sharks (+166)
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