The Detroit Red Wings (19-16-4) take on the Anaheim Ducks (13-24-1) for the second time this season on Sunday, January 7 at 8:00 PM ET at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The Red Wings have a moneyline at -165, making them a slight favorite to succeed.

The Red Wings have won three out of their last five games as they approach this matchup. They are currently on a two-game win streak, with a 4-3 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings.

Alex DeBrincat does a lot of them offensively in order to succeed. Currently, he leads them with 38 points, 17 goals, and 21 assists.

The Red Wings are averaging 3.56 goals a game with 29.8 shot attempts. They have done well in power play opportunities, with 34 goals scored and 25 allowed. They also have a power play percentage at 21.9.

Their defense has not been as strong as their offense, as they are allowing 3.44 goals and 32.2 shots from opposing teams. They also provide a penalty kill percentage at 81.1.

The Ducks have not won their last four matchups and need to find some success soon. Their most recent defeat was a 3-1 outing against the Winnipeg Jets, which makes the fourth game in a row they have scored two goals or less.

Ryan Strome has put in 17 assists so far to lead them in that regard. In other areas of offense, Frank Vatrano leads them with 18 goals and 28 points. They will need an aggressive attack if they want to have a shot at winning.

The Ducks struggle offensively with just 2.44 goals and 29.4 shots each game. Their power play performances have not been appealing, with 23 goals scored and 34 allowed with a power play percentage at 19.5.

They are allowing 3.34 goals and 32.6 shots each matchup from opposing teams. This is a negative ratio when comparing it to their offense. They also feature a penalty kill percentage at 79.6.

MyBookie showcases their betting odds for this matchup, with the Detroit Red Wings as -165 favorites to win. Despite being on the road, they are more likely to succeed according to the market.

The Ducks have been atrocious on the offensive end all season. To top it off, their defense has not been appealing either, which sets them up for failure.

Despite winning their first match against the Red Wings back in December, they are likely not going to find success here. Look for the Red Wings to Evan this series.