Ducks vs Sharks Prediction 10/11/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 11th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 0-1-0 this year after they lost to Seattle by a score of 3-1 in their first game. Anaheim tied the game at one in the first period, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the final 55 minutes for the loss. The Ducks out shot Seattle by a total of 36-31, won 45.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. They also recorded 24 hits and seven blocked shots in the contest. Anaheim got their lone goal from Sennecke, while Trouba, Vatrano, Sennecke, and McTavish all had three hits in the loss. The Ducks started Dostal in net, who stopped 28 out of 31 shots, which was a .903 save percentage. 

The Ducks went 35-37-10 last year and they finished with 80 points, which was sixth in the Pacific Division and 12th in the Western Conference. Anaheim was better than the bottom teams in the league, but never really had a shot at making the playoffs. The Ducks started the season by losing five of their first eight games, but did win their opener against San Jose by a score of 2-0. Anaheim finished the season by losing six of their last eight games and they scored two goals or fewer in each of their last four. Last year, Anaheim scored 217 goals, which was ranked 30th in the NHL, while they allowed 261 goals against, which was ranked 22nd. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 0-0-1 this season after they lost to Vegas in overtime by a score of 4-3 to start the season. San Jose led 1-0 in the first period and 3-2 in the third, but they missed multiple chances at the empty net and blew the lead, before losing in overtime. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 31-23, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose also recorded 22 hits and 14 blocked shots in the loss. The Sharks got goals from Kurashev, Skinner, and Wennberg, while Reaves led the team with five hits. San Jose started Nedeljkovic, who stopped 27 out of 31 shots, which was an .871 save percentage. 

Last year, San Jose went 20-50-12 and finished with 52 points, which was last in the Pacific Division and last in all of the NHL. The Sharks weren’t even close to being competitive last season and they had a -105 goal differential. San Jose scored 208 goals last year, which was ranked 32nd in the NHL, while they allowed 310 goals against, which was also ranked 32nd. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

The Sharks have lost each of their last 17 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Ducks have won seven of their last eight games against the Sharks.
The Ducks have covered the puck line in five of their last six road games against the Sharks.
The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as home underdogs after coming off overtime.
The Ducks have won the second period in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

Five of the Sharks’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
Four of the Ducks’ last five night games against the Sharks following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight home games against the Ducks.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last seven games as favorites.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

Logan Couture has scored at least one goal in seven of his last nine appearances with the Sharks as underdogs against the Ducks.
Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in home games.
John Klingberg has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in night games at SAP Center at San Jose.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against the Sharks.
Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against the Sharks.
Alex Killorn has scored a goal in three of his last four road appearances against the Sharks.

Matchup/League Facts

The San Jose Sharks rank T2nd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.00).
The San Jose Sharks rank T4th in the league in short handed goals this season (0).
The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (0).
The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).

Ducks vs Sharks Prediction 

Both of these teams picked up a loss in their first game, but San Jose lost in heartbreaking fashion. The Sharks had a lead late in the third, but allowed a goal from the neutral zone and lost in overtime. San Jose was the worst team in hockey last year, so there is no where to go but up. I liked how Anaheim played against Seattle and I feel like the goals will come if they continue with that style. Take the Ducks on the road here.