Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Prediction – 3/20/2025

The Anaheim Ducks are set to face the Nashville Predators on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Both teams are looking to break out of recent slumps and secure a much-needed victory.

Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators Game Preview

The Ducks enter this game with a 29-31-8 record, placing them sixth in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars, where they led 3-2 after the second period but couldn't hold on. Over their last eight games, Anaheim has managed only two wins, highlighting their recent struggles.

Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 2.63 goals per game, ranking 29th in the league. Their power play has been underwhelming, converting at just 13.1%. Defensively, they allow 3.13 goals per game, with a penalty kill success rate of 72.8%. Right winger Troy Terry leads the team with 18 goals and 32 assists, while goaltender Lukas Dostal holds a 20-18-6 record with a 2.96 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage.

The Predators, with a 25-34-8 record, are seventh in the Central Division. They are on a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 4-1 to the St. Louis Blues. Nashville's offense has been particularly anemic, scoring just two goals over their last three games.

They average 2.55 goals per game, placing them 31st in the league. Their power play operates at a 20.3% success rate, while their penalty kill stands at 81.6%. Left winger Filip Forsberg leads the team with 25 goals and 35 assists. Goaltender Juuse Saros has a 16-27-6 record, a 2.94 goals-against average, and a .896 save percentage.

Betting Insights

As of the latest available data, the Predators are favored with a moneyline of -175, while the Ducks are at +145. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.

Key betting trends include:

• The Ducks have lost nine of their last ten night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Predators have won each of their last four night games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
• Seven of the Predators' last eight night games against Western Conference opponents have gone under the total goals line.
• Four of the Ducks' last five night games at Bridgestone Arena have gone under the total goals line.

Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators Prediction

Both teams are struggling, but the Predators' home advantage and slightly better defensive metrics give them a slight edge. Nashville's ability to limit opponents' scoring opportunities, combined with Anaheim's recent defensive lapses, suggests the Predators are more likely to secure a win. Additionally, the trend of low-scoring games for both teams indicates that betting on the under might be prudent.

Prediction: Nashville Predators win, with the total goals going under 6.

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