The Anaheim Ducks (42-33-6) carry a three-game road losing streak into a matchup with the Nashville Predators (38-33-10) on Thursday, April 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday’s contest.

The Ducks have put up 28 goals over their past 10 outings, while conceding 37 goals. A total of 37 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in eight power-play goals (21.6%). They are 2-6-2 over those games.

Ducks vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Predators 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Predators (-110)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have gone 10-10-20 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 38-33-10.
Nashville is 15-7-8 (38 points) in its 30 games decided by one goal.
In the nine games this season the Predators recorded just one goal, they’ve finished 1-8-0 (two points).
Nashville has taken 19 points from the 29 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (6-16-7 record).
The Predators have scored three or more goals 40 times, and are 31-6-3 in those games (to register 65 points).
In the 35 games when Nashville has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 17-14-4 record (38 points).
In the 33 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 15-14-4 (34 points).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents 45 times, and went 20-19-6 (46 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 17-6-23 record in overtime games this season and a 42-33-6 overall record.
Anaheim has earned 36 points (15-6-6) in its 27 games decided by one goal.
Across the nine games this season the Ducks finished with only one goal, they have earned three points.
Anaheim has earned nine points (4-8-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Ducks have earned 78 points in their 53 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 15-4-5 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 24-17-4 (52 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 31 times this season, and earned 34 points in those games.

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Ducks vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

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