Flyers vs Ducks Prediction 3/18/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, March 18th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 31-23-12 this season after they lost to the Blue Jackets in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Philadelphia tied the game at one with 10 minutes left in the first period and played great defense in the game, but lost in the shootout. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 28-19, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got their lone goal from Bump, while Vladar stopped 27 out of 28 shots, which was a .964 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Philadelphia defeated the Wild by a score of 3-2 and the Capitals by a score of 4-1. The Flyers have won three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 74 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.77 goals per game and they have allowed 3.05 goals against per game, while also going 15.2% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 24 goals and 34 assists, while Trevor Zegras has added 22 goals and 32 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 21-11-7 with a 2.46 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 37-27-3 this year after they defeated the Canadiens by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Anaheim tied the game at three late in the second period and scored the only goal in the third to get the win. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 30-28, won 47.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson (2), Gauthier, and Terry, while Dostal stopped 27 out of 30 shots, which was a .900 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Senators by a score of 2-0 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 6-4. The Ducks have lost three of their last five games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 77 points. Anaheim has scored 3.21 goals per game and they have allowed 3.48 goals against per game, while also going 17.1% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier has led Anaheim with 34 goals and 25 assists, while Leo Carlsson has added 23 goals and 32 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 27-15-2 with a 3.06 goals against average and an .891 save percentage this year. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won each of their last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Flyers have lost four of their last five games after coming off overtime.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games at Honda Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Ducks have won the third period in five of their last six games as favorites when trailing after the second period.

Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win

• The underdogs have won four of the Flyers’ last five games.
• The Flyers have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 road games after coming off a shootout.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games as home favorites.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in four of their last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Six of the Ducks’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eleven of the Flyers’ last 13 games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 17 of the Ducks’ last 18 games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last four night games at Honda Center.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in eight of the Ducks’ last 10 games at Honda Center.
• Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine home appearances against the Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Sean Couturier has scored a goal in five of his last six road appearances against the Ducks.
• Nikita Grebenkin has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances against Pacific Division opponents.

Flyers vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup after a nice road win against Montreal, but they have lost three of their last five games. The Ducks are 22-10-1 at home this year, while the Flyers are 16-12-4 on the road. Philadelphia has won three of their last five, but they have scored two regulation goals or fewer in three of their last four. The Flyers are only scoring 2.77 goals per game this season, so I think this below average Anaheim defense will be fine here. Take the Ducks to win by at least two goals in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks -1.5