Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 1/25/2025

The Nashville Predators (18-22-7) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (19-23-6) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on ESPN+. The Predators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Ducks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Predators vs Ducks

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The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 5-2 win over the Avalanche, the Predators improved to 18-22-7. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players. They fell behind 1-0 in the second period, but Steven Stamkos tied it up at 11:29. The Predators then scored five unanswered goals to secure the win.

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Anaheim dropped to 19-23-6 after a 4-2 road loss to the Blackhawks. The Ducks, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

The Ducks trailed 3-0 before scoring in the third period. Brock McGinn got them on the board with 9:44 left, and Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds remaining.

Nashville Offense Breakdown

Nashville’s offense netted 5 goals on 25 shots in their 5-2 win over Colorado. The Predators scored twice on power plays and added two empty-netters, with five different players finding the back of the net. Gustav Nyquist scored his 4th goal of the season, while Filip Forsberg added his 7th.

After a scoreless first period, the Predators got on the board with Steven Stamkos’ 2nd goal of the year. Roman Josi followed with his 1st goal, and also picked up his 6th assist. Nashville recorded 15 giveaways in the game.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

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Anaheim’s offense managed 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with McTavish’s goal coming on a power play.

Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season, and Troy Terry and Ryan Strome added assists, bringing their season totals to five and four, respectively. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.

Nashville Team Defense

Nashville’s defense gave up the first goal at 2:54 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the Predators’ defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing the first three goals—two of which were on the power play—and another late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Predators vs Ducks Trends

  • Through their last ten road games, Nashville has an puck line record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • In their last three home games, Anaheim has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Ducks have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 5-5.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Predators have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Predators vs Ducks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Ducks to take down the Predators at home. With the moneyline currently at +157, I’m placing my bet on the Ducks straight-up.

Our projections have the Ducks pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Ducks, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.


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