In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 14th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 28-30-7 this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Anaheim erased a 2-0 deficit early in the third period, but they allowed a goal with about 13 minutes left for the loss. The Ducks were outshot by a total of 39-21, won 43.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Killorn and McTavish, while Husso stopped 36 out of 39 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Ducks lost to the Capitals by a score of 7-4 but did beat the Islanders by a score of 4-1 before that. Anaheim has lost four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 63 points. Anaheim has scored 2.65 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 13.3% on the power play and 73.8% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 17 goals, 31 assists, and 136 shots on goal, while Frank Vatrano has added 20 goals, 20 assists, and 201 shots on goal. Lukas Dostal is 19-17-5 with a 2.91 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 25-32-7 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Nashville led 2-0 after the second period, but they allowed two early goals in the third, before scoring the game-winning goal. The Predators were outshot by a total of 27-19, won 57.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Bellows, Forsberg, and Stamkos, while Saros stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Predators defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 3-2 and the Kraken by a score of 5-3. Nashville has won four games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 57 points. Nashville has scored 2.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.30 goals against per game, while also going 20.6% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 25 goals, 34 assists, and 228 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 19 goals, 29 assists, and 183 shots on goal. Juuse Saros is 16-25-6 with a 2.94 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year.
Why the Predators will beat the Ducks
- The Predators have won each of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have lost 12 of their last 13 Friday games.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last six Friday games at Honda Center.
- The Predators have won the second period in each of their last four games as favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the last six games between the Predators and Ducks at Honda Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Predators’ last five games against the Ducks following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Friday night games between two teams from the Western Conference have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Ducks’ last eight games as home underdogs.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Predators’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Frank Vatrano has scored a goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games as home underdogs.
- Troy Terry has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Ducks as home underdogs.
- Troy Terry has recorded at least one point in 10 of his last 11 appearances with the Ducks as home underdogs.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in three of the Predators’ last four games.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances against the Ducks after playing less than 20 minutes in the Predators’ last game.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Predators’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
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Ducks vs Predators Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup having pretty poor seasons, but Nashville has some momentum coming into this game. The Predators are 8-20-4 on the road this year, while the Ducks are 15-15-2 at home. Nashville has won four games in a row and they have allowed just 10 goals in those four games. Anaheim has lost four of their last five games and they have one of the worst penalty kills in the NHL. I really don’t trust either team in this game, but I think we have to ride with the hotter team. Take the Preds here.