The Western Conference’s fourth-ranked squad, the Anaheim Ducks (41-29-5), host the 13th-ranked group from the Western Conference, the St. Louis Blues (31-31-12), on Friday, April 3 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Friday’s contest.

Over the last 10 games, the Blues have recorded a 6-2-2 record after putting up 27 total goals (four power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 19.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 17 goals in those games.

Ducks vs. Blues Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Ducks 4, Blues 2.

Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-135)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have gone 17-5-22 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 41-29-5.
In the 25 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-5-5 record (good for 35 points).
Looking at the nine times this season the Ducks finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-7-1 record, good for three points.
Anaheim has taken nine points from the 11 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (4-6-1 record).
The Ducks have scored three or more goals 50 times, and are 36-11-3 in those games (to register 75 points).
In the 21 games when Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 15-2-4 to record 34 points.
In the 40 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 23-14-3 (49 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 30 times, and went 16-12-2 (34 points).
Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues have a 4-12-16 record in overtime matchups this season and a 31-31-12 overall record.
St. Louis has earned 40 points (16-8-8) in its 32 games decided by one goal.
This season the Blues scored only one goal in 13 games and have gone 2-7-4 (eight points).
St. Louis has 13 points (5-12-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Blues have scored more than two goals in 39 games, earning 53 points from those contests.
This season, St. Louis has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games and registered 30 points with a record of 12-9-6.
When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 13-15-3 (29 points).
The Blues have been outshot by opponents 42 times this season, and earned 44 points in those games.

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Ducks vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California

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