| MATCHUP | Anaheim Ducks | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-2-1 | 2-3-2 |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 21st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Preview
The Predators have 6 points this season with a 2-2-2 record, and are 3-3 ATS and 1-5 in over/under. They have a 1-0-1 home record and a 1-2-1 road record and are sitting 5th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 1-4 road loss by the Jets and will face the Canucks, Kings and Stars next. Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.50 goals per game and are scoring 8.70% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.17 goals per game and are killing 83.33% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jonathan Marchessault leads Nashville with 4 points, 2 goals and 2 assists, while Erik Haula follows with 4 points, 2 goals and 2 assists. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 2-1-2 record, with 2.35 GAA and .919 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 0-1 record, with 5.07 GAA and .808 SV%.
Anaheim Ducks Preview
The Ducks have 5 points this season with a 2-2-1 record, and are 0-5 ATS and 2-3 in over/under. They have a 1-1 home record and a 1-1-1 road record and are sitting 4th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 1-2 road loss by the Blackhawks and will face the Bruins, Lightning and Panthers next. Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 2.80 goals per game and are scoring 25.00% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.60 goals per game and are killing 76.92% of their opponent’s power plays.
Leo Carlsson leads Anaheim with 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, while Chris Kreider follows with 5 points, 4 goals and 1 assist. Lukas Dostal is the starting goalie for the Ducks, and he has a 1-2-1 record, with 3.02 GAA and .898 SV%. Petr Mrazek is the backup goalie and he has a 1-0 record, with 6.02 GAA and .739 SV%.
Anaheim Ducks @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: October 21, 2025
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Ducks have lost 14 of their last 16 road games after coming off overtime.
- The Predators have won seven of their last eight games against the Ducks following a road loss.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Ducks have lost the second period in each of their last four road games after coming off overtime.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Ducks have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the Predators.
- The Predators have lost nine of their last 11 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games against the Predators.
- The Ducks have won the second period in each of their last eight games against the Predators when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Predators’ last eight home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Ducks’ last four road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last five home games.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Ducks’ last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Ryan O’Reilly has scored a goal in four of the Predators’ last five home games.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last seven home games.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last nine Tuesday games against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Nikita Nesterenko has scored a goal in each of his last three road appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog against the Predators.
- Mason McTavish has recorded at least one assist in four of the Ducks’ last five games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (8.70%).
- The Nashville Predators rank T27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.50).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank T7th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.00%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank T25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.60).
Ducks vs Predators Prediction
The Ducks won all three meetings against the Preds last season, winning their only visit in Nashville with a 4-1 score. They are 5-1 in their last 6 overall meetings and 3-0 in their last 3 visits in Nashville. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
In this Ducks vs Predators Prediction, the Predators are coming as -135 home favorites. The Ducks have been playing good hockey this season, but both teams are coming off multiple defeats, as their offenses have been struggling. Both teams average 5.3 goals per game combined, and their goalies have been decent, allowing 5.38 goals per game combined. Most of their recent meetings have been low-scoring ones, and I expect more of the same today. Take the under 6 in this one.