Flames vs Ducks Prediction 4/4/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 4th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 31-36-8 this season after they lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Calgary led 3-2 in the second period, but they allowed the last four goals for the disappointing loss. The Flames were out shot by a total of 34-22, won 54.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coleman (2) and Frost, while Wolf stopped 28 out of 34 shots, which was an .824 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary lost to the Avalanche by a score of 9-2, but did beat the Canucks by a score of 7-3 before that. The Flames have lost three of their last four games and they are currently seventh in the Pacific standings with 70 points. Calgary has scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 16.4% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Backlund has led Calgary with 16 goals and 25 assists, while Morgan Frost has added 19 goals and 20 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Devin Cooley, who is 9-9-5 with a 2.62 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are playing a late game against the Blues on Friday night, which is not included in this article. The 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 Ville Husso, who is 9-7-2 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .891 save percentage this season. 

Flames vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup battling for first in the Pacific standings and they will be at home, but they played on Friday night and will be on a back to back. The Ducks are 23-10-3 at home this year, while the Flames are 10-24-3 on the road. Calgary has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 15 goals in their last two. The Ducks are dealing with some injuries and their defense isn’t great, but they should be fine in this one. Take Anaheim -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks -1.5