Ducks vs Predators Prediction 3/20/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 20th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 29-31-8 this year after they lost to Dallas in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Anaheim led 3-2 after the second period, but they allowed Dallas to tie the game and ended up losing in overtime. The Ducks were outshot by a total of 31-25, won 41.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson (2) and Nesterenko, while Dostal stopped 27 out of 31 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Ducks lost to the Blues by a score of 7-2 but did beat the Predators by a score of 2-1 before that. Anaheim has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 66 points. Anaheim has scored 2.63 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 13.1% on the power play and 72.8% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 18 goals, 32 assists, and 146 shots on goal, while Mason McTavish has added 18 goals, 23 assists, and 128 shots on goal. Lukas Dostal is 20-18-6 with a 2.96 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage this year. 

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 25-34-8 this season after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Nashville cut the deficit to 3-1 late in the second period, but couldn’t find any more offense in the third for the loss. The Predators outshot St. Louis by a total of 23-22, won 43.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got their lone goal from Skjei, while Saros stopped 18 out of 22 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Predators lost to the Kings by a score of 1-0 and the Ducks by a score of 2-1. Nashville has lost three games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 58 points. Nashville has scored 2.55 goals per game and they have allowed 3.25 goals against per game, while also going 20.3% on the power play and 81.6% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 25 goals, 35 assists, and 236 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 19 goals, 29 assists, and 189 shots on goal. Juuse Saros is 16-27-6 with a 2.94 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year. 

Why the Predators will beat the Ducks 

• The Ducks have lost nine of their last 10 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Predators have won each of their last four night games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games at Bridgestone Arena following a home loss.
• The Predators have won the third period in each of their last four night games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a losing streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Predators’ last eight night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Ducks’ last five night games at Bridgestone Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Ducks’ last 13 night games at Bridgestone Arena.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Predators’ last four games following a home loss.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last eight Thursday night games against Western Conference opponents at Bridgestone Arena.
• Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last 10 Thursday night home games.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances with the Predators as home favorites.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Nikita Nesterenko has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Ducks as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Mason McTavish has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last seven games as road underdogs.
• Cutter Gauthier has recorded at least one assist in four of the Ducks’ last five road games.

Ducks vs Predators Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling over the last few games, but someone will come out of this game with a much-needed win. Nashville is 17-13-3 at home this year, while Anaheim is 13-16-6 on the road. The Ducks have lost six of their last eight games and their defense has been an issue during that span. On the other side, Nashville has scored a total of two goals in their last three games and they are scoring just 2.55 goals per game this year. I really don’t like either team in this matchup, but I do think Nashville will bounce back and get the win.