Predators vs Ducks Prediction 4/7/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 7th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are playing a late game on Monday night against the Kings, which is not reflected in this article. The Predators are 36-31-9 this season after they defeated the Sharks by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Nashville blew a 3-0 lead, but they scored three goals in the third to pull away with the win. The Predators out shot San Jose by a total of 34-27, won 52.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Forsberg (2), Haula, Jost, O’Reilly, and Stamkos, while Saros stopped 24 out of 27 shots, which was an .889 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Nashville defeated the Kings by a score of 5-4, but lost to the Lightning by a score of 3-2 before that. The Predators have won seven of their last ten games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 81 points. Nashville has scored 2.97 goals per game and they have allowed 3.32 goals against per game, while also going 22.5% on the power play and 81.7% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 37 goals and 34 assists, while Ryan O’Reilly has added 25 goals and 44 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Justus Annunen, who is 8-11-2 with a 2.90 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 41-31-5 this year after they lost to the Flames by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Anaheim led 1-0 early in the first period, but they allowed the next four goals and couldn’t recover for the loss. The Ducks out shot Calgary by a total of 39-20, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, McTavish, and Sennecke, while Husso stopped 15 out of 19 shots, which was a .789 save percentage.

Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Blues by a score of 6-2 and the Sharks by a score of 4-3. The Ducks have lost five games in a row and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 87 points. Anaheim has scored 3.23 goals per game and they have allowed 3.52 goals against per game, while also going 18.0% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier has led Anaheim with 38 goals and 27 assists, while Leo Carlsson has added 27 goals and 37 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 29-18-3 with a 3.09 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this season. 

Predators vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup battling the Oilers for first in the Pacific, but they have lost five games in a row. The Ducks are 23-12-3 at home this year, while the Predators are 16-16-6 on the road. Nashville is fighting for a wild card spot in the West, but they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last five games. I don’t like how Anaheim is playing right now and they have multiple key players listed as day-to-day, but they have more talent and I will take them at home.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks ML