Two streaking squads square off when the Tampa Bay Lightning (22-13-3) visit the Anaheim Ducks (21-16-2) at Honda Center on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning have won four in a row, but the Ducks are on a three-game losing streak.
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Here is our pick for who will claim the victory in Wednesday's game.
The Ducks have gone 3-6-1 over their last 10 contests, putting up 26 goals while conceding 40 in that time. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored two goals (8.0%).
Lightning vs. Ducks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Ducks 4, Lightning 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+132)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 4-3-7 in overtime matchups as part of a 22-13-3 overall record.
- Tampa Bay is 6-7-2 (14 points) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Lightning recorded just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Tampa Bay has taken eight points from the 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-5-2 record).
- The Lightning are 19-4-0 in the 23 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 38 points).
- In the 12 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 7-3-2 to record 16 points.
- In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 6-9-2 (14 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 20 times, and went 15-4-1 (31 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks (21-16-2 overall) have posted a record of 8-2-10 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
- In the 13 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
- This season the Ducks registered only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Ducks have scored more than two goals 27 times, earning 41 points from those matchups (20-6-1).
- Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in nine games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 11-7-1 (23 points).
- The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Ducks went 10-6-1 in those matchups (21 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.29 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 4th |
| 5th | 2.63 | Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 32nd |
| 20th | 27.4 | Shots | 31 | 3rd |
| 7th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 21st |
| 24th | 16.26% | Power Play % | 16.67% | 23rd |
| 2nd | 85.27% | Penalty Kill % | 75.78% | 27th |
Lightning vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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