Blues vs Ducks Prediction 4/3/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, April 3rd 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 31-31-12 this season after they lost to the Kings in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. St. Louis tied the game at one with about four minutes left in regulation, but they allowed a goal 1:56 into OT for the loss. The Blues were out shot by a total of 26-24, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got their lone goal from Thomas, while Binnington stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage.

Prior to that game, St. Louis lost to the Sharks by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-1 before that. The Blues have won four of their last six games and they are currently seventh in the Central standings with 74 points. St. Louis has scored 2.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 17.3% on the power play and 75.1% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 17 goals and 33 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich has added 17 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Joel Hofer, who is 19-12-5 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 41-29-5 this year after they lost to the Sharks by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Anaheim led 2-1 after two and 3-2 in the third, but they allowed two goals in the last two minutes for the rough loss. The Ducks out shot San Jose by a total of 31-21, won 41.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Killorn, Poehling, and Terry, while Dostal stopped 17 out of 21 shots, which was an .810 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-4 and the Oilers by a score of 4-2. The Ducks have lost three games in a row and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 87 points. Anaheim has scored 3.25 goals per game and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 77.7% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier has led Anaheim with 38 goals and 27 assists, while Leo Carlsson has added 26 goals and 37 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 29-17-3 with a 3.03 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this season. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Blues have lost 10 of their last 11 road games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The home team has won each of the Blues’ last five games.
• The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.

Why the St. Louis Blues will win

• The Blues have won each of their last eight games against the Ducks after coming off overtime.
• The Ducks have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites following a road loss.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in four of their last five home games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Ducks’ last eight Friday games at Honda Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Ten of the Blues’ last 11 games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the last nine Friday night games at Honda Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 16 of the Ducks’ last 17 games as home favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Blues’ last six road games against the Ducks.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in seven of the Ducks’ last nine games as home favorites.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Dylan Holloway has recorded an assist in each of the Blues’ last four games.

Blues vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they need to turn things around quickly if they want to win the Pacific division. The Ducks are 23-10-3 at home this year, while the Blues are 13-19-5 on the road. St. Louis has lost two in a row, but they are 3-1-1 in their last five. The Blues have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five games, but they are not very good on the road and they are very low scoring. Take the Ducks -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks -1.5