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+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday’s contest.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Ducks vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Predators 4, Ducks 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Predators (-110) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Predators Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Predators have gone 10-10-20 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 38-33-10. The Ducks have a 17-6-23 record in overtime games this season and a 42-33-6 overall record. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Ducks vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
\nSpread Pick: Predators (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nNashville is 15-7-8 (38 points) in its 30 games decided by one goal.
\nIn the nine games this season the Predators recorded just one goal, they’ve finished 1-8-0 (two points).
\nNashville has taken 19 points from the 29 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (6-16-7 record).
\nThe Predators have scored three or more goals 40 times, and are 31-6-3 in those games (to register 65 points).
\nIn the 35 games when Nashville has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 17-14-4 record (38 points).
\nIn the 33 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 15-14-4 (34 points).
\nThe Predators have been outshot by opponents 45 times, and went 20-19-6 (46 points).
\nDucks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nAnaheim has earned 36 points (15-6-6) in its 27 games decided by one goal.
\nAcross the nine games this season the Ducks finished with only one goal, they have earned three points.
\nAnaheim has earned nine points (4-8-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
\nThe Ducks have earned 78 points in their 53 games with more than two goals scored.
\nThis season, Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 15-4-5 in those matchups.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 24-17-4 (52 points).
\nThe Ducks have been outshot by opponents 31 times this season, and earned 34 points in those games.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee<\/p>\n