St. Louis Blues vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/3

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The St. Louis Blues are set to take on the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. The game will start at 10:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2026, and will be broadcast on ESPN+. This is part of the NHL regular season.

St. Louis has a record of 31-32-12. They are 13th in the conference and 7th in their division. Anaheim holds a 41-29-5 record, placing 4th in the conference and 1st in their division.

Blues vs Ducks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Anaheim Ducks
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Anaheim Ducks -137, St. Louis Blues +117

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have had mixed results in recent games. They lost 2-1 against the Los Angeles Kings despite taking 24 shots. Robert Thomas scored the lone goal for the Blues, and Jordan Binnington made 24 saves.

In a high-scoring game against the San Jose Sharks, the Blues lost 5-4. They managed to score two power-play goals, but it wasn’t enough. Cam Fowler and Theo Lindstein were among the players who scored goals.

Before their recent losses, the Blues secured two wins. They defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 and the San Jose Sharks 2-1. Dylan Holloway contributed with goals and assists in both victories.

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have struggled in their recent games. They lost their last three, including a 4-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks. Despite the losses, they managed to outshoot the Sharks 31 to 21.

In a close game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Ducks scored four goals but still lost 5-4. They had two power play goals in that game. Leo Carlsson stood out with two goals on four shots.

In the season, the Ducks rank 8th in goals scored with 244. They are 3rd in shots on goal with 2283. Their goaltending, however, ranks 21st in goals against, with a total of 242.

BTB Betting Pick

The Anaheim Ducks are the favorites with a moneyline of -137. They have better overall stats, including more goals and assists this season. The projected score is Anaheim Ducks 4, St. Louis Blues 3. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick the Anaheim Ducks to win.

The total for this game is set at 6.0. The projected score adds up to 7, suggesting a higher-scoring game. Both teams have shown the ability to score, making the over 6.0 (-119) the recommended pick.