Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Preview
Planning on watching today’s Ducks and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+.
This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Predators are favored to win at home vs. the Ducks. Check out BetCoco for Nashville Predators – Anaheim Ducks odds
Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Predators have the leg up at 3-0. However, against the puck line the Ducks went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 6 goals per game.
- Across their last five road contests, Anaheim has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 5-0. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Predators have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Nashville has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Ducks have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 5-5.
Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
The Ducks are gearing up to take on the Predators with an overall season record of 8-6-0. On the road this season, they have a 4-2-0 record, while they are 4-4-0 in their games at home.
When looking at their offense, the Ducks have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. Anaheim’s offense is currently ranked 16th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 16th in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Lukas Dostal has started six games this season. His current record stands at 5-2, and his save percentage is 91.1%.
As they prepare to face Anaheim, the Predators currently possess a 5-9-0 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 2-2-0, while as underdogs, it is 3-7-0. When they have hit the road, they have a 2-6-0 record this season, and they are 3-3-0 at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Predators are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 23rd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 23rd in the league. Coming into the game, the Predators have 3-5 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 2-4.
Goalie Juuse Saros gets the start and has made 12 starts this season. His record at this point is 4-8, and his save percentage is 89.5%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Ducks winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Tips
- We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+138)
- The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Nashville Predators Injury Report
- Luke Schenn – Lower Body – Out
- Ryan McDonagh – Lower Body – Questionable
Anaheim Ducks Injury Report
- Brock McGinn – Lower Body – Out
- Chase De Leo – Knee – Out
- Isac Lundestrom – Achilles – Out
- Trevor Zegras – Lower Body – Out
- Jamie Drysdale – Lower Body – Out
