Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 1/25/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 25th  at the Hondo Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Predators’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim

-Recent betting trends in games played between Nashville and Anaheim

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Predators and Ducks.

Predators Coming Off Close Win

The Predators weren’t exactly dominant in the last game but they scored six goals and even though the defense gave up five goals they still held on for the victory. Filip Forsberg scored two goals. Justus Annunen saved 30 of the 35 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the San Jose Sharks, the Predators scored seven goals and they ended up winning by two goals. In this game, the Predators need to get out to a fast start. 

The Predators are averaging 2.7 goals while their defense is giving up 3.17 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is 23rd in the league. They are averaging 29.94 shots per game which is 6th in the league. Filip Forsberg has scored 18 goals and added 29 assists so far this season. Getting the start for the Predators will be Juuse Saros, who sits with an 11-18-6 record overall, and they are giving up 2.61 goals per game. 

Why the Predators Will Beat the Ducks

• The Ducks have lost 11 of their last 12 night games at Honda Center following a home win.
• The Predators have won seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 12 games at Honda Center against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Predators have won the third period in each of their last four games as favorites.

What a Win for the Ducks

The Ducks overall this season haven’t been great, but they are coming off a big win in the last game. The Ducks faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the last game and they gave up only one goal while the offense scored five goals on the way to the victory. At the end of the first period, they were up 20 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Alex Killorn scored two goals. Mason McTavish finished with two goals also. John Gibson saved 31 of the 32 shots that he faced. 

The Ducks are averaging 2.41 goals while their defense is giving up 3.1 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league while the defense is ranked 20th. They are averaging 38.04 shots per game which is 18th in the league. Opponents are shooting only 9.66 percent against them which is 6th in the league. Troy Terry has scored 15 goals and added 22 assists so far this season. Getting the start for the Ducks will be John Gibson who sits with an 8-8-2 record and they are giving up 2.76 goals per game. 

Why the Ducks Will Win

• The Predators have lost nine of their last 13 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have won four of their last six games as home underdogs.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games following a road win.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in five of their last six games at Honda Center.
• The Predators have lost the second period in three of their last four night games at Honda Center following a road win.

Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction

This game is going to be lower-scoring. Yes, both teams are coming off strong offensive games, but this game isn’t going to be the same case. Overall the offense hasn’t been as good, and that will actually be the trend here. Nashville is averaging 2.7 goals while the Ducks are averaging 2.41 goals per game. Both of these teams are going to really struggle and this game will end up staying the under to total.