Nashville Predators (30-25-2) vs. Anaheim Ducks (20-34-2)
February 25, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Anaheim Ducks +135 / Nashville Predators -169; Over/Under: +6.5
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The Nashville Predators are riding a 4-game winning streak. The Anaheim Ducks need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks prediction.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators recently beat the Golden Knights, Kings, and Sharks. The Nashville Predators are averaging 3.05 goals per game and are scoring on 18.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 26 goals, Roman Josi has 41 assists and Ryan O’Reilly has 136 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.21 goals per game and are killing 75.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 124 goals on 1,289 shots faced, while Kevin Lankinen has given up 45 goals on 403 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are coming off losses to the Blue Jackets and Kings. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.61 goals per game and are scoring on 19.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 26 goals, Troy Terry has 28 assists and Mason McTavish has 105 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.57 goals per game and are killing 76.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 107 goals on 1,033 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 81 goals on 790 shots. The Ducks will play against the Sharks and Devils after this one.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Leo Carlsson ranks T1st amongst rookies for shootout goals (1) this season.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Michael McCarron has recorded two assists against the Ducks this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.57).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.61).
- The Nashville Predators rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.54%).
- The Nashville Predators rank T4th in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (4).
Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks prediction
The Ducks have won the last two games against the Predators, which includes a win last month. With that said, the Ducks are the lesser team here and playing at home hasn’t helped where they’re 8-19-1 on the season. The Predators have played some of their best hockey on the road, where they’re 16-10-2 on the season. These are games the Predators need to take advantage of to gain ground in the standings. The price is somewhat reasonable. Give me the Predators.
