The Ducks' Cutter Gauthier has done an excellent job at getting rubber to the net of late, and our NHL betting picks expect that trend to continue in Utah on Wednesday night.
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The Anaheim Ducks hit the road to face off against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center on Wednesday night. Puck drop is at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT.
The Ducks are fresh off a 7-4 loss to the Capitals last night while Utah had Tuesday off following a 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.
My Ducks vs. Utah Hockey Club picks are targeting Anaheim rookie Cutter Gauthier to get some pucks on net in my best NHL picks on Wednesday, March 12.
My best bet: Cutter Gauthier Over 1.5 shots on goal (-140 at DraftKings)
My analysis
Anaheim Ducks rookie winger Cutter Gauthier is settling in nicely in the second half of the season. After getting his feet wet early on, Gauthier has been putting up points and firing shots on net more recently.
Gauthier averages just over two shots per game on the season (138 SOG in 64 games) and that’s up to 2.5 per game with 25 SOG in 10 contests since the 4 Nations break. The rookie has had 2+ SOG in three straight games and eight of those 10 contests, plus 10 of 12 dating back to February 4.
Gauthier has easily cleared this 1.5 number with three shots in each of his last three games, making this an appetizing ladder play with 3+ SOG at +220. He’s put up at least five shot attempts in each of his last three contests.
We’re getting some favorable odds of -140 (58.33% implied) here at DraftKings. Gauthier has hit this mark at an 80% clip in his last five and 10 games, and a 75% clip in his last 20. On the season, Gauthier has gone Over 1.5 SOG in 40 of 74 games — including 3+ SOG in 27 contests.
Cutter Gauthier Over 1.5 shots on goal
Mason McTavish 1+ points
Utah moneyline
Mason McTavish centers Gauthier’s line and has been finding the scoresheet as of late. He’s up to 37 points in 58 games on the season after a four-game point streak ended last night. He’s still recorded a point in seven of his last nine games.
Utah is a huge home favorite tonight and while I expect Gauthier to fire the puck, the Utah Hockey Club should get the job done at home.
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The Utah Hockey Club have covered the 1P Puck Line in 42 of their last 64 games (+21.15 Units / 21% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Ducks vs. Utah Hockey Club.
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Ryan Gilbert brings the passion and pain of being a Philadelphia sports fan. After graduating from Monmouth University with a finance degree, he now uses his statistical background to find inefficiencies in betting markets. With past stops at NHL.com, NBC Sports, and currently at Covers, Ryan’s hot picks blend well with the cold ice of a hockey rink.
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