The Anaheim Ducks (42-33-6) will aim to halt a three-game road losing streak when they face the Nashville Predators (38-33-10) on Thursday, April 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will win Thursday’s game.

The Ducks’ offense has totaled 28 goals during their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 37 goals. They have recorded 37 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored eight goals (21.6%). They are 2-6-2 over those contests.

Ducks vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final result 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 are 10-10-20 in overtime contests on their way to a 38-33-10 overall record.
In the 30 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-7-8 record (good for 38 points).
In the nine games this season the Predators scored only one goal, they’ve finished 1-8-0 (two points).
Nashville has scored two goals in 29 games this season (6-16-7 record, 19 points).
The Predators have scored more than two goals in 40 games (31-6-3, 65 points).
In the 35 games when Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 17-14-4 record (38 points).
In games when it has outshot opponents, 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 earned a record of 17-6-23 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 42-33-6.
Anaheim has earned 36 points (15-6-6) in its 27 games decided by one goal.
Across the nine games this season the Ducks ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
When Anaheim has scored exactly two goals this season, they’ve earned nine points (4-8-1 record).
The Ducks have earned 78 points in their 53 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 15-4-5 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 24-17-4 (52 points).
The Ducks’ opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Ducks went 16-13-2 in those matchups (34 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

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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