Panthers vs Ducks Prediction 10/4/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

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

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are 1-0-1 this season after they lost to the Sharks in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Florida trailed 3-0 in the second period, but they were able to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Panthers were out shot by a total of 32-26, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Florida was led by Eetu Luostarinen, who had two goals, while Akira Schmid stopped 28 out of 32 shots, which was an .875 save percentage in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Florida defeated the Hurricanes by a score of 1-0 in their first game. The Panthers have scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.00 goals against per game, while also going 7.7% on the power play and 90.0% on the penalty kill this season. Eetu Luostarinen has led the team with two goals, while Jacob Markstrom is 1-0-0 with a 0.00 goals against average and a 1.000 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 1-0-0 this year after they defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3 in their first game. Anaheim led 4-0 after the second period, but they allowed three goals in the third and barely got the win. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 30-20, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim was led by Leo Carlsson, who had one goal and one assist, while Lukas Dostal stopped 27 out of 30 shots, which was a .900 save percentage in the win. 

The Ducks went 43-33-6 last year and they finished with 92 points, which was third in the Pacific Division. Anaheim was two points ahead of the Kings in fourth place, while they were three points behind Vegas for first. The Ducks started the season with a 3-1 loss against Seattle, but they were 4-3 through seven games. Anaheim went through a long losing streak in December/January, but they were great after that point. The Ducks defeated the Oilers in the playoffs, but lost to Vegas in six games. Anaheim scored 265 goals last year, which was 13th in the NHL, while they allowed 288 goals against, which was 29th. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Panthers have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites.
• The underdogs have won each of the Panthers’ last five games.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in 17 of their last 18 games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
• The Ducks have won the second period in each of their last three home games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Why the Florida Panthers will win

• The Panthers have won five of their last six games at Honda Center.
• The Panthers have covered the puck line in four of their last five games.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three home games.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in four of their last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Ducks’ last four home openers have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Thirteen of the Panthers’ last 16 games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last eight home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Panthers’ last six road games against the Ducks.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Beckett Sennecke has scored a goal in five of the Ducks’ last six games.
• Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Ducks’ last nine games as home underdogs.
• Beckett Sennecke has scored the first goal in three of the Ducks’ last four games as underdogs.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Eetu Luostarinen has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with the Panthers as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Brad Marchand has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents.

Panthers vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup after getting a great win over Vegas to start the season and they will be on home ice here. The Ducks played poorly in the third in that game, but managed to get the win. Florida has gone to overtime in both of their games so far and this will be their third road game in a row. I think these teams are very evenly matched, so I will take Anaheim and the plus money at home.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks ML