Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 3/20/25

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Predators? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Predators being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Ducks.

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, March 20th.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

• Based on projections, we have the Predators coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Predators on the moneyline
• The Predators should also cover at -1.5

Can Anaheim Pull Off A Win at Bridgestone Arena?

The Ducks fell to 29-32-8 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They trailed 3-0 before Brock McGinn scored at 10:16 in the third period. The Ducks added another goal with just 4 seconds left, but it was too late to mount a comeback.

Anaheim registered 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with McTavish’s goal coming on a power play.

The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period. They had 16 giveaways in the game and picked up two of their three assists on McTavish’s late power-play goal, which came with just four seconds left in regulation.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Defensively, the Ducks had 7 blocks and 6 takeaways.

Will Nashville Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Nashville improved to 25-34-8 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

All five goals came from different players for Nashville. After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, they tied it up with a goal from Steven Stamkos at 11:29 in the second period.

Nashville’s offense found the net five times in their 5-2 win over the Avalanche, with two of those goals coming on empty nets. The Predators were shut out in the first period before Steven Stamkos scored his second goal of the season on a power play. Roman Josi added his first goal of the year in the third period, also on a power play.

Filip Forsberg picked up his seventh goal of the season, while Gustav Nyquist scored his fourth on an empty net. Nashville took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. The Predators had five different players score in the game.

Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Predators secure a 5-2 victory. Defensively, Nashville recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The Predators’ defense will look to improve on allowing the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd.