San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Ducks

The San Jose Sharks meet the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Monday, December 29.

The -128 looks too good to miss for our prediction. The Sharks and the Ducks should be able to deliver on Over 6.5 to secure a return on investment.

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San Jose Sharks triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Vancouver Canucks were beaten 6-3 at Delta Center. Igor Chernyshov landed 2 points, including 1 goal and 1 assist.

Anaheim Ducks have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 6-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Crypto.com Arena against Los Angeles Kings. Ducks managed 25 shots and Mason McTavish recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Ducks won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 7-6 victory was registered against the Sharks at SAP Center. The Ducks have won six on the spin against the Sharks. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head encounters.

Starting Goalies

Yaroslav Askarov (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-10-1	3.4	.897	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

Lukas Dostal (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-9-1	3	.894	0
23/24	14-23-2	3.33	.902	1

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 28.0 shots on goal, with a 12.1% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have been giving up 3.8 goals from 30.1 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.0%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 17 points, 6 goals and 11 assists, with Collin Graf racking up 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.01 goal against average with a .876 save percentage.

The Ducks have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 31.8 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.8 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.4%.

Jackson LaCombe and Beckett Sennecke have scored the most points on 7, with each player managing 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.67 GAA with a .855 SV%.

San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

We’ve found some value for this NHL encounter as we expect the lamp to be lit at least seven times. It means that Overs could be on the cards and that is available at -128.

We put solid research behind every hockey prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NHL stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions

Key Sharks vs Ducks stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sharks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Sharks games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Ducks games at home.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ducks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikael Granlund Over 1.5 Shots -164

Mikael Granlund (Ducks) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -164.

Latest Mikael Granlund Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+270

First

+1700

Assists

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 4 - 3 Ducks

Our prediction for the correct score is the Sharks to land a 4-3 victory and this is available at +1200. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Ducks

1-0

Sharks

+6600

Ducks

+5500

2-0

Sharks

+6600

Ducks

+4500

2-1

Sharks

+1900

Ducks

+1500

3-0

Sharks

+5000

Ducks

+2900

3-1

Sharks

+2800

Ducks

+1700

3-2

Sharks

+1100

Ducks

+850

4-0

Sharks

+7000

Ducks

+3000

4-1

Sharks

+2500

Ducks

+1300

4-2

Sharks

+2200

Ducks

+1300

4-3

Sharks

+1200

Ducks

+900

5-0

Sharks

+12500

Ducks

+5000

5-1

Sharks

+4500

Ducks

+1700

5-2

Sharks

+2500

Ducks

+1200

5-3

Sharks

+2900

Ducks

+1800

5-4

Sharks

+2200

Ducks

+1700

6-0

Sharks

+2200

Ducks

+7000

6-1

Sharks

+10000

Ducks

+3500

6-2

Sharks

+5000

Ducks

+2000

6-3

Sharks

+4000

Ducks

+2200

6-4

Sharks

+5500

Ducks

+3500

6-5

Sharks

+5000

Ducks

+4000

7-0

Sharks

+5000

Ducks

+10000

7-1

Sharks

+5000

Ducks

+6000

7-2

Sharks

+12500

Ducks

+5000

7-3

Sharks

+8000

Ducks

+4000

7-4

Sharks

+7500

Ducks

+5000

7-5

Sharks

+11000

Ducks

+8000

7-6

Sharks

+11000

Ducks

+10000

8-1

Sharks

+11000

Ducks

+10000

8-2

Sharks

+11000

Ducks

+8000

8-3

Sharks

+11000

Ducks

+9000

8-4

Sharks

+14000

Ducks

+8000

8-5

Sharks

+14000

Ducks

+11000

9-2

Sharks

+14000

Ducks

+13000

9-3

Sharks

+14000

Ducks

+14000

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San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Anaheim Ducks as -196 favorites for this game, implying that they are 66% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +162 about San Jose Sharks.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -128.

Before placing your bet, explore the top NHL sportsbooks for a wide selection of game lines and team props. Compare the lines and betting odds to find the most appealing options.

Moneyline

Sharks

+162

Ducks

-196

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+275

Tie

+340

Ducks

-127

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-145

Ducks -1.5

+118

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+104

Over 6.5

-128

Those interested in favorite Macklin Celebrini to find the net first are able to get +1100. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes appeal, then this is +155.

Player Goals

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+155

Anytime

+1100

Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)

First

+165

Anytime

+1300

Chris Kreider (Ducks)

First

+175

Anytime

+1200

Troy Terry (Ducks)

First

+195

Anytime

+1400

Leo Carlsson (Ducks)

First

+200

Anytime

+1400

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

First

+230

Anytime

+1600

Mason McTavish (Ducks)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Beckett Sennecke (Ducks)

First

+240

Anytime

+1700

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+250

Anytime

+1700

Mikael Granlund (Ducks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Collin Graf (Sharks)

First

+275

Anytime

+2000

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Jeff Skinner (Sharks)

First

+350

Anytime

+2200

Ryan Strome (Ducks)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

First

+400

Anytime

+2800

Alex Killorn (Ducks)

First

+475

Anytime

+3000

Adam Gaudette (Sharks)

First

+525

Anytime

+3500

Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Nikita Nesterenko (Ducks)

First

+575

Anytime

+3300

John Klingberg (Sharks)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Ryan Poehling (Ducks)

First

+700

Anytime

+4000

Jacob Trouba (Ducks)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Pavel Mintyukov (Ducks)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Ty Dellandrea (Sharks)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Ross Johnston (Ducks)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Barclay Goodrow (Sharks)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Olen Zellweger (Ducks)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Ian Moore (Ducks)

First

+1350

Anytime

+5500

Ryan Reaves (Sharks)

First

+1400

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

+105

Leo Carlsson (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-145

Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Troy Terry (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Beckett Sennecke (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Mikael Granlund (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Mason McTavish (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

John Klingberg (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-250

Chris Kreider (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Collin Graf (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Player Shots

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-149

Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-164

Chris Kreider (Ducks)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-200

Troy Terry (Ducks)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

Leo Carlsson (Ducks)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Mason McTavish (Ducks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-145

Beckett Sennecke (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+115

Mikael Granlund (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+120

John Klingberg (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-105

Olen Zellweger (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose Sharks Stats

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 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 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 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 3.40 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.6
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 34.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.8

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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