Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/16

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The Anaheim Ducks will visit the Nashville Predators in a regular-season NHL game. The game will take place at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Ducks have a record of 42-33-6 this season. They are led by head coach Joel Quenneville and rank third in the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, the Predators hold a record of 38-33-10. They are coached by Andrew Brunette and are fifth in the Western Central Division.

Ducks vs Predators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena
  • Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Nashville Predators MoneyLine -112, Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine -108

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are heading into their next game with a mixed record. They recently lost to the Minnesota Wild, 3-2, but showed strong effort with 37 shots on goal. Mason McTavish was a standout, scoring both goals for the team.

In their previous game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Ducks faced another close defeat, 4-3. Cutter Gauthier played well, netting two goals. The team managed to get 27 shots on goal, but couldn’t secure the win.

The Ducks had a significant win against the San Jose Sharks, dominating with a 6-1 victory. John Carlson was the highlight, scoring three goals. The team also excelled on the power play, converting twice in the game.

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have had mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Minnesota Wild 2-1 but lost to the San Jose Sharks 3-2. They also had a tough game against the Utah Mammoth, ending in a 4-1 loss.

In their game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Predators had a big win, finishing 5-0. Juuse Saros had a strong performance with 43 saves. Erik Haula and Joakim Kemell each contributed with assists during this game.

Filip Forsberg is a key player for the Predators with 38 goals and 35 assists this season. Steven Stamkos and Ryan O’Reilly have also been important, both tallying 73 points. On defense, Roman Josi stands out with 101 blocks and 55 points.

BTB Betting Pick

The Nashville Predators are slightly favored over the Anaheim Ducks with a moneyline of -112. The Ducks have a moneyline of -108. Based on the stats, the Ducks have better offensive numbers with more goals and assists this season. Therefore, the recommendation is to pick the Anaheim Ducks to win the game straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 with the under at -119. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, but their defensive stats suggest a high-scoring game. The projected score is Anaheim Ducks 4, Nashville Predators 3. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at 6.5 goals.