Ducks vs Sharks Prediction 4/1/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 1st, at the Honda Center. Let’s take a look at an Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks pick. 

Another Awful Game for the Sharks 

It was another awful game for the Sharks in the last game as they were knocked off by the Los Angeles Kings. The offense managed one goal total, while the defense gave up eight goals, and that led to the defeat. The Sharks’ defense gave up at least two goals in each of the three periods. Georgia Romanov was in goal, and he saved 28 of the 36 shots that he faced. Cam Lund scored the only goal for the Sharks. Two games ago, against the New York Rangers, it was much of the same as they were defeated 6-1. 

The Sharks are averaging 2.58 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.75 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league, and the defense is ranked 32nd. Alexander Geogriev is expected to get the start in goal, and he sits with a 15-24-4 record overall, and he’s giving up 3.66 goals per game. He has to be a whole lot better here to find success. 

Ducks Showing Signs of Progress

The Ducks have at least shown some signs of progress this season, and maybe there is a reason to be excited about this team going forward. In the last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, they could not score enough goals and ended up falling short. The Ducks scored two goals, but the defense gave up three. Leo Carlsson and Sam Colangelo both scored a goal. Lukas Dostal was in goal and saved 20 of the 24 shots that he faced. 

The Ducks are averaging 2.71 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.12 goals per game. The offense is ranked 26th in the league, while the defense is ranked 21st. In this game, the offense is going to need ot get out to a fast start to really try to put the pressure on. John Gibson is expected to get the start for the Ducks, and he comes into this game with an 11-10-2 record, and he’s giving up 2.72 goals per game. 

Why the Ducks Will Beat the Sharks

• The Sharks have lost each of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have won seven of their last eight night games against the Sharks following a home loss.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 night games following a loss.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games at Honda Center.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in 11 of their last 12 games following a road loss.

Total Goal Facts

• Each of the Ducks’ last four home games against the Sharks following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Sharks’ last three games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 11 games at Honda Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Sharks’ last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.

Ducks vs Sharks Prediction

The Ducks are going to have no issue here. Is the Ducks’ offense elite? Not at all, but anyone can run up the score here against the Sharks. The Sharks’ goaltending has been a major problem heading into this game, and it’s not going to get any better in this game. The Ducks only scored two goals in the last game, but they will finish with at least four goals here. Back the Ducks on the puck line. This is one of my favorite plays of the day. Even though the Ducks might not be very trustworthy overall, they can be trusted here.