The Anaheim Ducks (42-33-6) and Nashville Predators (38-33-10) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EDT at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Predators are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-116o / -105u). The Predators are a -132 favorite to win outright, while the Ducks are +110 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Ducks vs. Predators predictions and NHL picks.
Ducks vs. Predators Odds, Pick
| Ducks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +205 | 6.5 105o / -125u | -110 |
| Predators Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -250 | 6.5 105o / -125u | -110 |
- Ducks vs. Predators Spread: Predators -1.5 (+205 ), Ducks +1.5 (-250)
- Ducks vs. Predators Over/Under: 6.5 (+105o / -125u)
- Ducks vs. Predators Moneyline: Ducks -110, Predators -110
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Anaheim Ducks
Although the Ducks have clinched a playoff spot, their offense should remain aggressive as they continue to battle for seeding. The Ducks’ offense has driven their success all season, ranking in the top half of the league in goals scored per game.
Anaheim’s offensive production stems from both volume and quality. Entering this matchup, the Ducks rank third in shots on goal per game and fourth in expected goals for per 60 minutes (xGF/60).
However, the offense has needed to carry the team due to inconsistent defensive play. This season, Anaheim ranks 27th in expected goals against per 60 minutes (xGA/60).
Nashville Predators
The Predators have also struggled defensively. Allowing high-danger scoring chances at a high rate, Nashville ranks 22nd in xGA/60.
Supporting that defense is goaltender Juuse Saros, who is expected to start in the regular-season finale. Saros has had difficulty overcoming the play in front of him.
Through 58 starts this season, Saros has a .894 save percentage and a 3.13 goals-against average. Those struggles could continue against Anaheim, a team has played poorly against.
Ducks vs. Predators Prediction
Over his past five meetings against the Ducks, Saros is 0-5 with a .852 save percentage and 4.13 goals-against average. Meanwhile, Lukas Dostal is slated to start across the ice for Anaheim.
Entering this matchup in poor form, Dostal has surrendered three or more goals in five of his past six starts. He is 1-4-1 over that stretch with a .836 save percentage and 3.82 goals-against average.
Pick: Over 6 (-125 | Play to -130)
