NHL Betting Preview: Ducks vs Predators

The Anaheim Ducks meet the Nashville Predators in this NHL matchup at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, October 21. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Predators to Outscore Ducks

There are attractive odds about the Predators and our betting prediction is for them to benefit from home-ice advantage and win. They can get the better of the Ducks and you can get -141.

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4-1 Ducks Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Anaheim Ducks have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at United Center. Chicago Blackhawks claimed a 2-1 (OT) win. Mason McTavish was the only player to find the net, with Lukas Dostal stopping 28 shots (.933).

Nashville Predators have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg Jets recently beat them 4-1. Predators had 31 shots and Michael Bunting scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-1 in favor of the Ducks when they last played the Predators, with the encounter taking place at Bridgestone Arena. The Ducks have racked up three straight victories over the Predators. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Lukas Dostal (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-2-1	3	.898	0
23/24	14-23-2	3.33	.902	1

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-1-2	2.4	.919	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Anaheim Ducks – Last 10 Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. The Ducks have given up 3.6 goals from 31.8 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.6%.

Leo Carlsson is the top points scorer with 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, with Cutter Gauthier recording 7 points, 6 goals and 1 assist, in the past 10 games. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.41 goal against average with a .886 save percentage.

Nashville Predators – Last 10 Games

The Predators have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 15.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.5 goals from 31.3 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.8%.

The top points scorer is Ryan O'Reilly with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Jonathan Marchessault is next in line after having 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.69 GAA with a .913 SV%.

Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

Our Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to bet on Nashville Predators to win this NHL encounter and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -141 that they claim the victory.

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Key Ducks vs Predators stats:

Predators have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
Ducks have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
Ducks have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
Ducks have lost their last 2 games.

Predators Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chris Kreider Over 1.5 Shots -189

Chris Kreider (Ducks) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -189 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Predators

To Score Ryan O'Reilly

Shots on Goal Chris Kreider Over 1.5

Our same game parlay pick is the Predators on the moneyline, Ryan O'Reilly (Predators) to find the net and Chris Kreider (Ducks) to have Over 1.5 shots.

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Correct Score Prediction

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Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Predators Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

With a 58% chance of securing victory, Nashville Predators are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -141. Anaheim Ducks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +116.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +112.

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3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Filip Forsberg Favorite to Score the First Goal

Filip Forsberg is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +1000. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +150.

Player Goals

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Chris Kreider (Ducks)

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

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Player Assists

Roman Josi (Predators)

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Leo Carlsson (Ducks)

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

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Player Shots

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)

Roman Josi (Predators)

Mason McTavish (Ducks)

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Micro Betting

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Last 5 Games

Ducks

NHL: 20/10 Ducks1 Blackhawks 2
NHL: 17/10 Hurricanes4 Ducks 1
NHL: 15/10 Penguins3 Ducks 4
NHL: 12/10 Ducks7 Sharks 6
NHL: 10/10 Ducks1 Kraken 3

Predators

NHL: 19/10 Predators1 Jets 4
NHL: 17/10 Predators2 Canadiens 3
NHL: 15/10 Predators4 Maple Leafs 7
NHL: 13/10 Predators4 Senators 1
NHL: 12/10 Mammoth3 Predators 2

Head to Head

Anaheim vs Nashville

NHL: 21/03 2025 Ducks 4 Predators 1
NHL: 15/03 2025 Predators 1 Ducks 2
NHL: 26/01 2025 Predators 2 Ducks 5
NHL: 26/02 2024 Predators 4 Ducks 2
NHL: 10/01 2024 Ducks 5 Predators 3
NHL: 15/11 2023 Ducks 3 Predators 2
NHL: 13/03 2023 Predators 5 Ducks 4
NHL: 30/12 2022 Predators 6 Ducks 1
NHL: 30/11 2022 Ducks 1 Predators 2
NHL: 22/03 2022 Predators 6 Ducks 3

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 29.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 7.9
Blocks: 17.2
Faceoff Wins : 26.4
Hits: 25.5
Giveaways: 15
Takeaways: 3.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 32.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.3
Blocks: 18.6
Faceoff Wins : 25.9
Hits: 27.3
Giveaways: 12.9
Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 27.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.1
Blocks: 16.9
Faceoff Wins : 29.5
Hits: 19.2
Giveaways: 19
Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 29.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.6
Blocks: 13.8
Faceoff Wins : 28.7
Hits: 19.9
Giveaways: 16.1
Takeaways: 5.8

Team News

Anaheim Ducks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
91	Leo Carlsson	5	18.82	2	4	6	-2
20	Chris Kreider	5	17.44	4	1	5	0
37	Mason McTavish	5	20.56	1	4	5	-1

19	Troy Terry	5	17.12	0	4	4	-1
45	Beckett Sennecke	5	18.5	2	2	4	-2
61	Cutter Gauthier	5	19.04	3	0	3	-2
64	Mikael Granlund	5	18.62	0	3	3	-1
43	Drew Helleson	5	18.1	1	1	2	-2
17	Alex Killorn	5	15.72	1	1	2	-2
60	Jackson LaCombe	5	25.4	0	1	1	-1
51	Olen Zellweger	5	19.04	0	1	1	-3
34	Pavel Mintyukov	5	13.6	0	1	1	-1
7	Radko Gudas	5	17.98	0	1	1	-4
25	Ryan Poehling	5	9.08	0	0	0	-2
77	Frank Vatrano	5	12.84	0	0	0	-4
65	Jacob Trouba	5	18.02	0	0	0	0
44	Ross Johnston	4	8.15	0	0	0	-1
62	Nikita Nesterenko	3	9.47	0	0	0	-1
64	Sam Colangelo	2	9.35	0	0	0	0
74	Ian Moore	1	13.5	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
1	Lukas Dostal	4	3.02	0.898
34	Petr Mrazek	1	6.02	0.739

Nashville Predators Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
56	Erik Haula	6	15.53	2	2	4	1
59	Roman Josi	6	25.2	1	3	4	-3
81	Jonathan Marchessault	5	17.88	2	2	4	-2

90	Ryan O'Reilly	6	19.77	2	1	3	-3
9	Filip Forsberg	6	19.77	1	2	3	-1
22	Luke Evangelista	5	14.22	0	3	3	-1
58	Michael Bunting	6	15.65	2	1	3	1
48	Nicklaus Perbix	6	19.83	2	1	3	2
91	Steven Stamkos	6	18.08	1	1	2	-2
89	Ozzy Wiesblatt	3	9.87	0	2	2	1
83	Adam Wilsby	6	17.83	0	2	2	0
76	Brady Skjei	6	22.47	0	2	2	0
47	Michael McCarron	6	13.88	1	1	2	1
36	Cole Smith	6	14.13	1	0	1	0
44	Brady Martin	2	11.7	0	1	1	0
20	Justin Barron	6	14.92	0	0	0	-1
24	Spencer Stastney	6	14.4	0	0	0	-3
40	Fyodor Svechkov	6	13.15	0	0	0	-2
17	Tyson Jost	6	12.1	0	0	0	-2
25	Joakim Kemell	2	11.05	0	0	0	0
37	Nick Blankenburg	1	12.1	0	0	0	1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
29	Justus Annunen	1	5.07	0.808
74	Juuse Saros	5	2.35	0.918

Injuries & Suspensions

Anaheim Ducks Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Jansen Harkins

Injured

Ryan Strome

Injured

Nashville Predators Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Nicolas Hague

Injured

Jonathan Marchessault

Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Anaheim Ducks Lineups

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Ducks 1-2 Blackhawks

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Carolina	6	5	1	0	10	0.833	3	5	24	15	9	2-0-0	3-1-0	0-0	5-1	1L
2 New Jersey	5	4	1	0	8	0.8	4	4	19	15	4	2-0-0	2-1-0	0-0	4-1	4W
3 Pittsburgh	6	4	2	0	8	0.667	4	4	18	15	3	1-1-0	3-1-0	0-0	4-2	2W
4 Washington	6	4	2	0	8	0.667	3	4	17	12	5	2-2-0	2-0-0	0-0	4-2	1L
5 Philadelphia	6	3	2	1	7	0.583	2	3	18	16	2	3-1-0	0-1-1	0-0	3-3	2W
6 NY Rangers	8	3	4	1	7	0.438	3	3	16	15	1	0-4-0	3-0-1	0-0	3-5	1L
7 Columbus	5	2	3	0	4	0.4	2	2	14	15	-1	1-2-0	1-1-0	0-0	2-3	1W
8 NY Islanders	5	2	3	0	4	0.4	2	2	16	19	-3	1-2-0	1-1-0	0-0	2-3	2W

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Detroit	6	5	1	0	10	0.833	4	5	20	14	6	4-1-0	1-0-0	0-0	5-1	5W
2 Montreal	7	5	2	0	10	0.714	3	5	25	20	5	3-1-0	2-1-0	0-0	5-2	1W
3 Toronto	6	3	2	1	7	0.583	2	3	22	20	2	3-1-1	0-1-0	0-0	3-3	1L
4 Florida	7	3	4	0	6	0.429	3	3	15	20	-5	3-0-0	0-4-0	0-0	3-4	4L
5 Boston	7	3	4	0	6	0.429	2	3	21	22	-1	2-1-0	1-3-0	0-0	3-4	4L
6 Buffalo	6	2	4	0	4	0.333	2	2	15	18	-3	2-2-0	0-2-0	0-0	2-4	1L
7 Ottawa	6	2	4	0	4	0.333	1	1	20	30	-10	1-2-0	1-2-0	1-0	2-4	1L
8 Tampa Bay	6	1	3	2	4	0.333	1	1	16	21	-5	0-2-0	1-1-2	0-0	1-5	3L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	6	5	0	1	11	0.917	5	5	21	10	11	2-0-1	3-0-0	0-1	5-1	3W
2 Winnipeg	6	5	1	0	10	0.833	5	5	23	13	10	2-1-0	3-0-0	0-0	5-1	5W
3 Utah	6	4	2	0	8	0.667	3	4	17	13	4	3-0-0	1-2-0	0-0	4-2	3W
4 Chicago	7	3	2	2	8	0.571	2	3	22	18	4	2-1-1	1-1-1	0-1	3-4	1W
5 Minnesota	7	3	3	1	7	0.5	2	2	20	23	-3	1-1-0	2-2-1	1-0	3-4	1W
6 St Louis	5	3	2	0	6	0.6	3	3	15	18	-3	1-2-0	2-0-0	0-0	3-2	1W
7 Dallas	5	3	2	0	6	0.6	2	2	19	18	1	1-1-0	2-1-0	1-0	3-2	2L
8 Nashville	6	2	2	2	6	0.5	2	2	15	19	-4	1-0-1	1-2-1	0-0	2-4	3L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	7	5	0	2	12	0.857	4	5	30	20	10	3-0-1	2-0-1	0-1	5-2	4W
2 Vancouver	6	4	2	0	8	0.667	3	3	20	17	3	1-1-0	3-1-0	1-0	4-2	3W
3 Seattle	6	3	1	2	8	0.667	1	3	18	19	-1	2-0-0	1-1-2	0-1	3-3	1L
4 Anaheim	5	2	2	1	5	0.5	1	2	14	18	-4	1-1-0	1-1-1	0-0	2-3	2L
5 Edmonton	6	2	3	1	5	0.417	2	2	15	18	-3	1-0-1	1-3-0	0-1	2-4	3L
6 LA Kings	6	1	3	2	4	0.333	0	0	17	24	-7	0-2-1	1-1-1	1-1	1-5	4L
7 San Jose	5	0	3	2	2	0.2	0	0	13	25	-12	0-2-2	0-1-0	0-0	0-5	5L
8 Calgary	7	1	6	0	2	0.143	0	0	12	27	-15	0-3-0	1-3-0	1-0	1-6	6L

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