Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks Prediction 4/1/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 1st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

San Jose Sharks Preview

The Sharks have 75 points this season with a 34-31-7 record, and are 43-29 ATS and 34-36 in over/under. They have a 18-12-5 home record and a 16-19-2 road record and are sitting 6th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 5-4 home win over the Blues, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road win over the Blue Jackets, a 2-1 road overtime loss to the Blues, and a 6-3 road loss to the Predators.

Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.03 goals per game and are scoring 21% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.56 goals per game and are killing 78.4% of their opponent’s power plays.

Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 101 points and 38 goals, adding a team-high 63 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 20-17-3 record, with 3.53 GAA and .887 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 14-13-4 record, with 2.97 GAA and .893 SV%.

Anaheim Ducks Preview

The Ducks have 87 points this season with a 41-28-5 record, and are 38-36 ATS and 42-30 in over/under. They have a 23-10-3 home record and a 18-18-2 road record and are sitting 1st in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 5-4 home overtime loss to the Maple Leafs, and their previous three games were a 4-2 road loss to the Oilers, a 3-2 road overtime win over the Flames, and a 5-3 road win over the Canucks.

Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 3.26 goals per game and are scoring 18.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.46 goals per game and are killing 78% of their opponent’s power plays.

Cutter Gauthier leads the Ducks with 65 points and 38 goals, while Jackson LaCombe leads the team in assists with 44. Lukas Dostal is the starting goalie for the Ducks, and he has a 29-16-3 record, with 3.01 GAA and .894 SV%. Ville Husso is the backup goalie and he has a 9-7-2 record, with 3.17 GAA and .890 SV%.

Anaheim Ducks @ San Jose Sharks Betting Trends: April 1, 2026

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The Sharks have won 11 of their last 13 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Ducks have lost each of their last four Wednesday games as road favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Sharks’ last nine games at SAP Center at San Jose.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in seven of their last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won each of their last six night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Sharks have lost eight of their last nine night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The road team has covered the puck line in five of the Sharks’ last six games.
• The Ducks have won the second period in eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Ducks’ last nine games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Sharks’ last nine games as home underdogs following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 11 games as road favorites.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Sharks’ last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Adam Gaudette has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Sharks’ last 10 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Kiefer Sherwood has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances – [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Alex Killorn has scored a goal in four of his last five road appearances against the Sharks.
• John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his last 11 appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Troy Terry has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances – [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The San Jose Sharks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.56).
• The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.
• The Anaheim Ducks rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.46).
• The Anaheim Ducks have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (27).

Ducks vs Sharks Prediction

Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season, with each one winning on the road. The Sharks won 5-4 in Anaheim and the Ducks 7-6 in overtime in San Jose.

In this Ducks vs Sharks Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price. I’m going with the over straight out of the bat in this one. Both of their meetings this season had 9 and 13 total goals and I don’t trust the Ducks on the road as they have dropped two straight games, and conceded 9 total goals. The Sharks have scored 8 goals in their last two games and both teams sit on the bottom half of the league in penalty kill. Take the over 6.5.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 6.5