Blues vs Ducks Prediction 3/8/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 8th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 24-29-9 this season after they defeated the Sharks in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. St. Louis blew a 2-1 lead late in the third period, but they were able to rally for the overtime win. The Blues were out shot by a total of 25-14, won 38.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Snuggerud and Thomas (2), while Binnington stopped 23 out of 25 shots, which was a .920 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated the Kraken by a score of 3-2 and the Wild by a score of 3-1. The Blues have won three games in a row and they are currently seventh in the Central standings with 57 points. St. Louis has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.37 goals against per game, while also going 17.0% on the power play and 74.0% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 15 goals and 24 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich has added 14 goals and 24 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Jordan Binnington, who is 9-18-6 with a 3.55 goals against average and an .868 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 35-24-3 this year after they defeated the Canadiens in a shootout by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Anaheim led 4-2 in the third period, but they needed a goal with 42 seconds left in regulation, before getting the win in a shootout. The Ducks out shot Montreal by a total of 33-28, won 45.0% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Gauthier, Kreider, Gudas, and LaCombe, while Dostal stopped 23 out of 28 shots, which was an .821 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Islanders by a score of 5-1, but did lose to the Avalanche by a score of 5-1 before that. The Ducks have won seven of their last eight games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 73 points. Anaheim has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier has led Anaheim with 32 goals and 25 assists, while Leo Carlsson has added 21 goals and 31 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 25-14-2 with a 3.06 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year. 

Blues vs Ducks Prediction 

St. Louis comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. The Blues are 10-17-3 on the road this year, while the Ducks are 21-9-1 at home. Anaheim has won seven of their last eight games and they have scored at least five goals in three of their last five. The Ducks don’t play much defense, but St. Louis is very low scoring. Take Anaheim to win by at least two goals here.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks -1.5