San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/25
Betting on today’s Sharks and Ducks game? Catch the action at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Ducks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.
SAN JOSE SHARKS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Anaheim Ducks -1.5
This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, April 1st.
WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:
- Our prediction for this game is that the Ducks will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Ducks on the moneyline
- The Ducks should also cover at -1.5
Will San Jose Come Through as Road Underdogs?
San Jose dropped to 20-44-9 after their 3-2 road loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
San Jose took the lead with 17:23 left in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. The Sharks evened the score at 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the third, only to give up the game-winning goal with 26 seconds remaining.
San Jose took 23 shots on goal but only managed two scores in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm added his 2nd, opening the scoring at 17:23 in the second period.
The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm’s goal, and Granlund tied the game 2-2 at 1:17 in the third. San Jose recorded 16 giveaways in the contest.
San Jose’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period against Vancouver. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%, while the Sharks’ defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Anaheim?
The Ducks fell below .500 with a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, bringing their record to 32-33-8. Anaheim was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.
Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing the Blackhawks to score twice in the first period. The Ducks didn’t get on the board until the third period, when they were already trailing 3-0. Brock McGinn scored at 10:16 in the third, and Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.
Anaheim’s offense was held scoreless until the third period in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with McTavish’s goal coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.
The Ducks fired 39 shots on goal but were hindered by 16 giveaways. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry notched his fifth assist on McTavish’s late power-play goal.
Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. The Ducks allowed two goals in the first period and another late in the second. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%.