Suddenly, Wednesday's showdown between the duck and the Utah Hockey Club is huge.
Neither side appeared to focus on playoff races a few weeks ago, but both clubs get heated at the right time and compete directly with each other for the final wild card spot of the Western Conference.
The Utah victory could pull them within two points of the final playoff spot in the West, but if Vancouver beat Calgary, the duck could find themselves within six points.
Utah is a favorite of -285 to get the job done from home on Wednesday.
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Duck vs. Utah Ods
| team | Spread it | Money | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| duck | +1.5 (-110) | +250 | O6 (-120) |
| Yuta | -1.5 (-110) | -320 | U6 (+100) |
Anaheim Duck (+230))
The duck was one of the biggest long shots to make the playoffs before the season began, but he made things interesting with his 10-6-1 run over the past two months.
Anaheim fumbled an early lead with the Capitals on Tuesday night, but will have the chance to return immediately with Utah on Wednesday.
And while Utah deserves to be a pretty favorite for this tilt, the lines look a little too wide.
The ducks have struggled defensively throughout the season, but they have enough offensive firepower to cause problems.
Utah ranks 20th in the NHL with a 5-5 score, and is in the middle of the pack when it comes to creating Heidanger's scoring chances.
Although Anaheim's schedule situation is not grand, these two teams are far closer than these odds suggest.
The ducks are live underdogs who are in huge places on Wednesday nights.
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Final prediction: Duck (+230)
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