| MATCHUP | Anaheim Ducks | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 42-33-6 | 38-33-10 |
| Spread | -1.5 195 | +1.5 -238 |
| Moneyline | -122 | +102 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-108) | Under 6.5 (-112) |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Thursday, April 16, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 15th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Preview
The Predators have 86 points this season with a 38-33-10 record, and are 45-36 ATS and 35-42 in over/under. They have a 21-16-3 home record and a 17-17-7 road record and are sitting 5th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 2-3 home loss to the Sharks, and their previous three games were a 2-1 home win over the Wild, a 1-4 road loss to the Mammoth, and a 5-0 road win over the Ducks.
Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring 22.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.24 goals per game and are killing 81.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Filip Forsberg leads the Predators with 73 points and 38 goals, while Ryan O’Reilly leads the team in assists with 48. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 28-21-8 record, with 3.13 GAA and .894 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 10-12-2 record, with 2.68 GAA and .907 SV%.
Anaheim Ducks Preview
The Ducks have 90 points this season with a 42-33-6 record, and are 40-41 ATS and 46-32 in over/under. They have a 24-13-4 home record and a 18-20-2 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 2-3 road loss to the Wild, and their previous three games were a 3-4 home overtime loss to the Canucks, a 6-1 home win over the Sharks, and a 0-5 home loss to the Predators.
Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 3.21 goals per game and are scoring 18.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.51 goals per game and are killing 76.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Cutter Gauthier leads the Ducks with 68 points and 40 goals, while Jackson LaCombe leads the team in assists with 48. Lukas Dostal is the starting goalie for the Ducks, and he has a 30-20-4 record, with 3.10 GAA and .888 SV%. Ville Husso is the backup goalie and he has a 9-8-2 record, with 3.21 GAA and .887 SV%.
Anaheim Ducks @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: April 16, 2026
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine games.
- The Predators have won five of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six Thursday road games.
- The Predators have won the third period in each of their last four home games following a home loss.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last five games following a home loss.
- The Ducks have won each of their last four road games against the Predators.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight road games against the Predators.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- 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 Ducks’ last eight road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last five games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Ducks’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Predators’ last seven night games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in eight of the Predators’ last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Troy Terry has scored a goal in four of the Ducks’ last five road games against the Predators.
- John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last 10 road appearances against the Predators.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.67%).
- The Nashville Predators rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.23).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.51).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.86%).
Ducks vs Predators Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season with each team having won on the road. The Predators won 5-0 in Anaheim and the Ducks 5-2 in Nashville. The Ducks are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the Predators.
In this Ducks vs Predators Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price. The Ducks are still looking for a better placement as they can finish in three different places in the West. But they have been in a terrible slump lately, having won only once in their last 9 games, while the Predators are 1-3 in their last 4 games at home. I don’t trust either team in this spot, but I will go under the 6.5 goals. The Predators are 8-2 to the under in their last 10 and the Ducks have scored three goals or less in six of their last seven matches. Take the under 6.5.