Ducks vs Coyotes: Betting Odds, Projected Lineups, Thanksgiving

Back on the road before Thanksgiving, the Anaheim Ducks hope to channel their winning spirit and light the lamp in Arizona tonight.

Monday’s win against the Islanders was a nice treat after watching the Anaheim Ducks lose so many games throughout the month of November. John Gibson was awarded his first shutout of the season, and after all his hard work on the night, he certainly deserved to see the other team walk away scoreless. After a short stint at home, however, the Ducks are back on the road before heading back home to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families.

What You Need to Know Before Puck Drop

Game 26: Anaheim Ducks vs Arizona Coyotes

Season Record: 11-11-3

Location: Gila River Arena— Phoenix, Arizona

Time: 6:30pm PST

TV: KCOP-13

Radio: AM830

Tickets: If you’re looking to snag some reasonably priced tickets prior to tonight’s game against the Arizona Coyotes, our friends at StubHub have you covered with tickets as low as $20.

Anaheim Ducks News: Josh Mahura has been reassigned to the San Diego Gulls.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Odds & Lines

Anaheim Ducks: +131

Arizona Coyotes: -145

According to the Action Network, the Arizona Coyotes are tonight’s favorite to win the game, sitting steadily at -145 on the Moneyline. Despite the Anaheim Ducks’ fantastic performance against the New York Islanders on Monday, we simply cannot ignore Arizona’s 14-8-3 record. They currently have their hands on the second-place division spot and have been a sweet surprise for the league this season.

They’ve had more time to rest than the Ducks, without the added stress of traveling, and will have the home-ice advantage tonight. However, the Ducks could continue to ride the momentum from Monday’s win against the Islanders into tonight’s game. While they are the underdogs, don’t count them out.

Weather Forecast

According to the Weather Channel, it is currently overcast with sporadic showers in the Phoenix area. A wind advisory is expected to take effect starting at 8:00 pm MST. While tonight’s high is predicted to be 67°, the rain combined with the wind will make for a chilly evening. A jacket, especially one that is waterproof, is highly suggested.

If you’re watching the game in the Orange County area, the weather is predicted to be very similar but with a higher chance of rain. Rainfall is predicted to be near half an inch. A nice quiet evening at home watching the Ducks game at home will likely be your best option if you want to avoid traffic. Drink some hot cocoa or warm cider and soak up the spirit of Thanksgiving as you, hopefully, watch the Ducks take down the Coyotes.

Anaheim Ducks Projected Lineup

The Anaheim Ducks projected lineup has been provided by NHL.com and is subject to change:

Rickard Rakell–Ryan Getzlaf–Troy TerryMax Jones–Adam Henrique–Jakob SilfverbergNick Ritchie–Sam Steel–Ondrej KaseNicolas Deslauriers–Derek Grant–Carter Rowney Cam Fowler–Erik GudbransonHampus Lindholm–Jacob LarssonBrendan Guhle–Korbinian Holzer Starting Goaltender: John GibsonBackup Goaltender: Ryan Miller Healthy Scratches: Devin Shore, Michael Del ZottoInjuries: Ryan Kesler (LTIR), Josh Manson (lower body)

Arizona Coyotes Projected Lineup

The Arizona Coyotes projected lineup has been provided by NHL.com and is subject to change:

Clayton Keller–Nick Schmaltz–Phil KesselChristian Dvorak–Derek Stepan–Vinnie HinostrozaBarrett Hayton–Carl Soderberg–Conor GarlandMichael Grabner–Brad Richardson–Christian Fischer Jakob Chychrun–Alex GoligoskiOliver Ekman-Larsson–Jason DemersIlya Lyubushkin–Jordan Oesterle Starting Goaltender: Darcy KuemperBackup Goaltender: Antti Raanta Healthy Scratches: Eric Comrie, Aaron NessInjuries: Lawson Crouse (upper body), Niklas Hjalmarsson (lower body)

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