Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/16/2026

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Thursday, April 16, 2026

Venue:  Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN 

Where to Watch:  ESPN+

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Ducks -110, Predators -110; Over/Under:  6.5 goals

Bet365:  Moneyline:  Ducks -110, Predators -110; Over/Under:  6.5 goals

BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Ducks -110, Predators -110; Over/Under:  6 goals

Anaheim Ducks:  42-33-6 (3rd place, Pacific Division)

Nashville Predators:  38-33-10 (5th place, Central Division)

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Anaheim Ducks:  2-6-2 last 10

Nashville Predators:  4-5-1 last 10

The Ducks are entering this game with 90 points, a 42-33-6 record overall, and they are 18-20-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Minnesota Wild in their last game, losing that one on the road 3-2. Mason McTavish scored 2 goals for them in that one. Cutter Gauthier, Jackson LaCombe, Mikael Granlund, and Ryan Poehling each led the team in assists with 1 while Leo Carlsson led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Lukáš Dostál was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 20 shots with 17 saves and a .850 save percentage. Their offense has scored 268 goals this season averaging 3.3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 284 goals against them allowing 3.5 goals per game.

The Predators are entering this game with 86 points, a 38-33-10 record overall, and they are 21-16-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the San Jose Sharks in their last game, losing that one at home 3-2. Luke Evangelista scored 2 goals for them in that one. Ryan Ufko led the team in assists with 2 while Steven Stamkos led the team in shots on net in that game with 8. Justus Annunen was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 22 shots with 20 saves and a .909 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 243 goals this season averaging 3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 264 goals against them allowing 3.3 goals per game.

The current betting odds have the Ducks listed as a pick 'em in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Ducks have looked good in their games this season with their 42-33-6 record overall which has them in the top half of their division in the West. They have been a terrible road team though with their 18-20-2 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Predators haven't looked great in their games this season with their 38-33-10 record overall which has them in the bottom half of their division in the West. They have looked better on home ice though with their 21-16-3 home record this season. The Predators have been rolling in their games lately as they were trying to make the playoffs with one last season ending push. They ended up falling off a bit over the last week though and came up short in the end. Now they are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and they are off a 3-2 loss at home to the Sharks in their last one. They don't really have anything left to play for now while the Ducks still have seeding to play for. The Ducks have clinched a playoff spot, but they are still at risk of falling into the Wild Card and ending up with the Avalanche in the 1st round. That is a matchup they will be trying to avoid and they only have 1 more chance to earn 2 points and keep themselves in the top 3 of the division. They are off a tight loss to the Wild in their last one and have looked terrible lately with their 2-6-2 record in their last 10 games, but they are still going to bring their best effort here to bounce back and gain some momentum going into the playoffs. They also have a chance at earning home advantage in the 1st round still so they are going to be motivated here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Ducks to win this game. 

Ducks Predators Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Thursday, April 16, 2026 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Ducks 4 Predators 2.

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Anaheim Ducks: 44-65 (+5.9 units) on the moneyline in a road game where the total is 6 or more. 29-35 (+11.7 units) on the moneyline revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 3 goals or more. 34-44 (+7.8 units) on the moneyline after 2 or more consecutive losses. 20-10 UNDER revenging a home blowout loss vs opponent of 3 goals or more.

Nashville Predators: 54-48 (-12.6 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -200 or less. 48-64 (-9 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 64-77 (-7.4 units) on the moneyline against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game. 36-22 UNDER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%).

Anaheim Ducks:  R. Gudas (D) Day To Day - Lower Body. C. Kreider (LW) Day To Day - Illness. J. Harkins (C) Out - Upper Body. R. Johnston (LW) Out - Lower-body. P. Mrazek (G) Out For Season - Lower-Body.

Nashville Predators:  N. Hague (D) Day To Day - Upper-Body.

"Honestly, I thought we played great. I thought we ran into a hot goaltender. They've got a great goalie tandem over there, and then they capitalized on a couple chances." - Ryan Poehling after their loss against the Wild in their game on Tuesday. 

“I think you feel gutted. Everything we went through as a group, we put ourselves in position to play this game tonight. You’re disappointed we didn’t get the result. Probably disappointed in we really didn’t get to our game fast enough. We played the margins late when you’re down two, and we know how that story usually goes.” - Andrew Brunette after his team’s loss against the Sharks in their game on Monday. 

LW Jeffrey Viel

C Leo Carlsson

RW Troy Terry

LD Jackson LaCombe

RD Jacob Trouba

G Lukas Dostal

LW Steven Stamkos

C Ryan O'Reilly

RW Luke Evangelista

LD Brady Skjei

RD Roman Josi

G Juuse Saros

Points: Cutter Gauthier (68)

Goals: Cutter Gauthier (40)

Assists: Jackson LaCombe (48)

GAA: Lukas Dostal (3.10)

Points: Filip Forsberg (73)

Goals: Steven Stamkos (40)

Assists: Ryan O'Reilly (48)

GAA: Justus Annunen (2.68)

Coaches:

Anaheim Ducks: Joel Quenneville (1st season)

Nashville Predators: Andrew Brunette (3rd season)