Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Ducks vs Predators

The Anaheim Ducks clash with the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, April 16.

Take the Predators at -105 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Ducks. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

Anaheim Ducks have now lost three straight road games. When they last took to the ice, Minnesota Wild won 3-2 at Xcel Energy Center. Mason McTavish scored both of the goals.

Nashville Predators were defeated last time out. Bridgestone Arena saw them beaten at home to San Jose Sharks by a 3-2 scoreline. Luke Evangelista scored both of the goals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Predators and the Ducks saw the former win. It was a 5-0 scoreline at Honda Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Ducks wins.

Starting Goalies

Ville Husso (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-8-2	3.3	.884	0
23/24	9-5-2	3.55	.892	0

Juuse Saros (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-22-8	3.2	.894	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 33.2 shots on goal, with a 15.7% powerplay efficiency. The Ducks have given up 3.9 goals from 24.8 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.1%.

John Carlson is the top points scorer with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, with Mikael Granlund recording 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.72 goal against average with a .850 save percentage.

The Predators have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.7%.

The top points scorer is Filip Forsberg with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, while Roman Josi is next best after having 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 3.30 GAA with a .884 SV%.

Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

Head into Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL encounter is to back Nashville Predators at -105. We think that the road team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.

To deliver the best possible hockey predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NHL stats available.

Key Ducks vs Predators stats:

• Predators have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Predators have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Ducks have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Ducks have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Ducks have lost their last 3 games on the road.

Predators Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luke Evangelista Over 1.5 Shots -175

Luke Evangelista (Predators) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games at home. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -175 now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ducks 2 - 3 Predators

We’re betting on the Predators to secure a 3-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +900 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Ducks

Predators

1-0

Ducks

+6000

Predators

+6000

2-0

Ducks

+5500

Predators

+5500

2-1

Ducks

+1600

Predators

+1700

3-0

Ducks

+3500

Predators

+4000

3-1

Ducks

+2000

Predators

+2200

3-2

Ducks

+900

Predators

+900

4-0

Ducks

+4500

Predators

+5000

4-1

Ducks

+1700

Predators

+1800

4-2

Ducks

+1500

Predators

+1600

4-3

Ducks

+950

Predators

+1000

5-0

Ducks

+7000

Predators

+8000

5-1

Ducks

+2500

Predators

+3000

5-2

Ducks

+1600

Predators

+1800

5-3

Ducks

+2000

Predators

+2200

5-4

Ducks

+1700

Predators

+1800

6-0

Ducks

+10000

Predators

+12000

6-1

Ducks

+5500

Predators

+6600

6-2

Ducks

+2900

Predators

+3400

6-3

Ducks

+2500

Predators

+2900

6-4

Ducks

+4000

Predators

+4500

6-5

Ducks

+4000

Predators

+4000

7-1

Ducks

+9000

Predators

+11000

7-2

Ducks

+7000

Predators

+9000

7-3

Ducks

+5000

Predators

+5500

7-4

Ducks

+5500

Predators

+6000

7-5

Ducks

+9000

Predators

+9000

7-6

Ducks

+10000

Predators

+10000

8-2

Ducks

+12000

Predators

+14000

8-3

Ducks

+12000

Predators

+14000

8-4

Ducks

+10000

Predators

+11000

8-5

Ducks

+12000

Predators

+13000

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Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

We’re seeing Nashville Predators priced up at +108 for a victory, with Anaheim Ducks trading at -130. The hosts have a 48% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -120.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Ducks

-130

Predators

+108

3-Way Moneyline

Ducks

+130

Tie

+325

Predators

+163

Puck Line

Ducks -1.5

+176

Predators +1.5

-227

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-102

Over 6.5

-120

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Goals, Shots, Powerplay Points and Goaltender Saves. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 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 6 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 2.80 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 33.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 11.9
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

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