Sharks vs Ducks Prediction 4/1/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 1st at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 20-44-9 this year after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 8-1 in their last game. San Jose cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last six goals in the game for the blowout loss. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 36-23, won 40.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got their lone goal from Lund, while Romanov stopped 28 out of 36 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Sharks lost to the Rangers by a score of 6-1 but did beat the Maple Leafs by a score of 6-5 before that. San Jose has lost four of their last six games, and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 49 points. San Jose has scored 2.58 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.75 goals per game, while also averaging 19.3% on the power play and 74.2% on the penalty kill this season. William Eklund has led San Jose with 17 goals, 37 assists, and 126 shots on goal, while Macklin Celebrini has added 21 goals, 32 assists, and 209 shots on goal. Alexandar Georgiev is 7-17-1 with a 3.84 goals against average and an .874 save percentage this year. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 32-33-8 this season after they lost to Toronto by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Anaheim trailed 2-0 in the second period, but they tied the game at two early in the third before allowing the winning goal with about eight minutes left in the loss. The Ducks outshot Toronto by a total of 31-23, won 39.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson and Colangelo, while Dostal stopped 20 out of 23 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Ducks defeated the Rangers by a score of 5-4 and the Bruins by a score of 6-2. Anaheim has won three of their last five games, and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 72 points. Anaheim has scored 2.71 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 12.4% on the power play and 73.4% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 19 goals, 32 assists, and 167 shots on goal, while Mason McTavish has added 20 goals, 25 assists, and 150 shots on goal. John Gibson is 11-10-2 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year. 

Why the Ducks will beat the Sharks 

• The Sharks have lost each of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have won seven of their last eight night games against the Sharks following a home loss.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 night games following a loss.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games at Honda Center.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in 11 of their last 12 games following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Ducks’ last four home games against the Sharks following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Sharks’ last three games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 11 games at Honda Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Sharks’ last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last five games.
• Leo Carlsson has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last three home games.
• Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last four home games.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• William Eklund has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last six Tuesday road games.
• Logan Couture has scored at least one goal in seven of his last nine appearances with the Sharks as underdogs against the Ducks.
• William Eklund has recorded an assist in four of the Sharks’ last five games as road underdogs.

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Sharks vs Ducks Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup in the bottom three of the Pacific standings, but Anaheim does have 23 more points in the standings. The Ducks are 18-17-2 at home this year, while the Sharks are 8-21-7 on the road. San Jose has been outscored 14-2 in their last two games, and they are allowing 3.75 goals per game in the season. Anaheim has battled in their last five games, and I like how they are trending. Take the Ducks to win at home here. The odds aren’t great for a Ducks win, so I would also look at Anaheim to win in regulation.