San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Ducks

The San Jose Sharks go up against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, April 9.

The -122 available that there are Over 6.5 goals makes plenty of appeal. Our prediction is that the Sharks and the Ducks will combine to make this happen.

San Jose Sharks were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Edmonton Oilers by a 5-2 scoreline at SAP Center. Macklin Celebrini and Kiefer Sherwood scored one goal apiece.

Anaheim Ducks have lost on their last six outings. In a recent home game at Honda Center, they were turned over 5-0 by Nashville Predators. Ducks won the shots on goal, 43 to 25.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sharks have claimed victories in the last two encounters against the Ducks. At Honda Center, the scoreline was 5-4 and then we saw 4-3 at SAP Center. It’s been seven Ducks wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-19-3	3.6	.883	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

Lukas Dostal (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	30-19-3	3.1	.890	0
23/24	14-23-2	3.33	.902	1

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 21.6% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have been giving up 3.5 goals from 26.0 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 70.3%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with Will Smith recording 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic have a 3.05 goal against average with a .871 save percentage.

The Ducks have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 32.9 shots on goal, with a 15.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.0 goals from 27.2 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.5%.

The top points scorer is John Carlson with 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, while Mikael Granlund is next in line after registering 8 points, 7 goals and 1 assist. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.69 GAA with a .869 SV%.

San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks

The San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

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 -122.

We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.

Key Sharks vs Ducks stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sharks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ducks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Ducks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 6.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chris Kreider Over 1.5 Shots -189

Chris Kreider (Ducks) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -189 that this happens.

Latest Chris Kreider Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+185

First

+1300

Assists

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 4 - 3 Ducks

We’re taking a chance on the Sharks to achieve a 4-3 winning scoreline. Odds of +1050 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Ducks

1-0

Sharks

+7500

Ducks

+7000

2-0

Sharks

+7000

Ducks

+6000

2-1

Sharks

+2200

Ducks

+1900

3-0

Sharks

+5500

Ducks

+4000

3-1

Sharks

+2800

Ducks

+2000

3-2

Sharks

+1100

Ducks

+950

4-0

Sharks

+6600

Ducks

+4000

4-1

Sharks

+2400

Ducks

+1600

4-2

Sharks

+1900

Ducks

+1400

4-3

Sharks

+1050

Ducks

+900

5-0

Sharks

+11000

Ducks

+6000

5-1

Sharks

+4000

Ducks

+2200

5-2

Sharks

+2200

Ducks

+1400

5-3

Sharks

+2400

Ducks

+1800

5-4

Sharks

+1700

Ducks

+1500

6-0

Sharks

+1700

Ducks

+9000

6-1

Sharks

+8000

Ducks

+4500

6-2

Sharks

+4000

Ducks

+2200

6-3

Sharks

+3000

Ducks

+2000

6-4

Sharks

+4000

Ducks

+3300

6-5

Sharks

+3500

Ducks

+3300

7-0

Sharks

+3500

Ducks

+12500

7-1

Sharks

+13000

Ducks

+7000

7-2

Sharks

+10000

Ducks

+5000

7-3

Sharks

+6000

Ducks

+3500

7-4

Sharks

+6000

Ducks

+4000

7-5

Sharks

+9000

Ducks

+7000

7-6

Sharks

+8000

Ducks

+8000

8-1

Sharks

+8000

Ducks

+11000

8-2

Sharks

+8000

Ducks

+9000

8-3

Sharks

+8000

Ducks

+9000

8-4

Sharks

+11000

Ducks

+7500

8-5

Sharks

+12000

Ducks

+9000

8-6

Sharks

+12000

Ducks

+15000

9-2

Sharks

+12000

Ducks

+14000

9-3

Sharks

+12000

Ducks

+14000

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San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks 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.

Anaheim Ducks have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 62% probability due to their -164 Moneyline betting odds. San Jose Sharks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +136.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -141.

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

+136

Ducks

-164

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+215

Tie

+340

Ducks

-103

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-179

Ducks -1.5

+142

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+114

Over 6.5

-141

Macklin Celebrini is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +1100. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +140.

Player Goals

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+140

Anytime

+1100

Leo Carlsson (Ducks)

First

+154

Anytime

+1150

Troy Terry (Ducks)

First

+180

Anytime

+1200

Chris Kreider (Ducks)

First

+185

Anytime

+1300

Beckett Sennecke (Ducks)

First

+220

Anytime

+1600

Will Smith (Sharks)

First

+230

Anytime

+1550

Mikael Granlund (Ducks)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

Collin Graf (Sharks)

First

+290

Anytime

+2000

Alex Killorn (Ducks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Mason McTavish (Ducks)

First

+350

Anytime

+2200

Kiefer Sherwood (Sharks)

First

+380

Anytime

+2200

Frank Vatrano (Ducks)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Ryan Poehling (Ducks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Michael Misa (Sharks)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

John Carlson (Ducks)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Tim Washe (Ducks)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Jeffrey Viel (Ducks)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Adam Gaudette (Sharks)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Jacob Trouba (Ducks)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

John Klingberg (Sharks)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Barclay Goodrow (Sharks)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Zack Ostapchuk (Sharks)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Pavel Mintyukov (Ducks)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Ian Moore (Ducks)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-110

John Carlson (Ducks)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Troy Terry (Ducks)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Leo Carlsson (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Will Smith (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Mikael Granlund (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Chris Kreider (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Beckett Sennecke (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Alex Killorn (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Collin Graf (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Jacob Trouba (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Mason McTavish (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Kiefer Sherwood (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Ryan Poehling (Ducks)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-110

Kiefer Sherwood (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Troy Terry (Ducks)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Beckett Sennecke (Ducks)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-120

Will Smith (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

John Carlson (Ducks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Leo Carlsson (Ducks)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Jacob Trouba (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Mason McTavish (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

Alex Killorn (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

Collin Graf (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-115

Mikael Granlund (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Chris Kreider (Ducks)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-200

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 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 4 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 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.20 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 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 22.8
• Giveaways: 17.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 11.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 24.9
• Giveaways: 19.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 32.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.6
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.4
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 5.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 4.9

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