The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-6) host the Anaheim Ducks (18-10-1) at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins lost to the Dallas Stars 3-2 in a shootout in their last outing, while the Ducks are coming off a 7-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which squad we think will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.

The Ducks have recorded a 6-4-0 record over their past 10 games. They have totaled 35 goals while conceding 33 in that period. On the power play, 34 opportunities have resulted in five goals (14.7% conversion rate).

Penguins vs. Ducks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Penguins 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-119)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins have a 14-7-6 record overall, with a 1-6-7 record in games that have needed overtime.
In the eight games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-3-2 record (good for eight points).
In the three games this season the Penguins scored just one goal, they've finished 0-1-2 (two points).
Pittsburgh has taken three points from the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (0-3-3 record).
The Penguins are 14-2-1 in the 17 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 29 points).
In the eight games when Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 2-4-2 to register six points.
In the 11 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 4-4-3 (11 points).
The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Penguins finished 9-3-3 in those contests (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.
In the 10 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
This season the Ducks scored just 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 exactly 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 lone power-play goal in seven games and picked up 11 points with a record of 5-1-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 10-4-1 (21 points).
The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Ducks went 8-4-0 in those contests (16 points).

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