Predators vs Ducks Prediction NHL Picks 2/25/24
The Nashville Predators and Anaheim Ducks face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at the Honda Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Predators vs Canucks prediction.
Predators Need This Win
The Predators need every win they can at this point of the season and this isn’t a game they can lose, even though they have tired legs. On Saturday night the Kings faced off against the San Jose Sharks. The Predators faced off against the Los Angeles Kings two games ago and they scored four goals on the way to the road victory. The Predators are averaging 3.05 goals while their defense is giving up 3.21 goals per game. Filip Forsberg has scored 26 goals and added 29 assists so far this season.
Ducks on Tired Legs
The Ducks faced off against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday and now they turn right around have to play against the Predators. Two games ago against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Ducks scored four goals, while the defense gave up seven goals and that led to the defeat. The Ducks are averaging 2.61 goals while their defense is giving up 3.57 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. Frank Vatrano has scored 26 goals and added 19 assists so far this season. The Ducks will play against the Sharks and Devils after this one.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Troy Terry has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks' last three games against Central Division opponents.
- Adam Henrique has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks' last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- Adam Henrique has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks' last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- Leo Carlsson ranks T1st amongst rookies for shootout goals (1) this season.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Ryan O'Reilly has scored a goal in three of the Predators' last four games as favorites.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators' last 10 games as favorites.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators' last nine games as favorites.
- Michael McCarron has recorded two assists against the Ducks this season - most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.57).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.61).
- The Nashville Predators rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.54%).
- The Nashville Predators rank T4th in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (4).
Predators vs Ducks Betting Prediction
This Ducks team is awful, and with both teams on tired legs, the Predators are going to get the job done. The Ducks offense is averaging 2.61 goals and they are going to have issues even getting on the board here. The Predators are going to score a goal here early to really put the pressure on, and that will be the difference as the Predators are going to get the job done. Back the Predators.
