Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 2/25/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Bally Sports

Honda Center is the location where the Anaheim Ducks (20-34-2) will attempt to defeat the Nashville Predators (30-25-2) on Sunday.

The Nashville Predators were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-1 win over the Kings in their previous outing. Nashville amassed 8 minutes in the box for this matchup. They also had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice but didn't net one. The Predators had a impressive offensive performance in the victory. In the game, they earned a goal on 4 of the 21 shots they put on goal.

Nashville Predators opponents have totaled 182 power play tries (9th in hockey) and have racked up 45 goals in those chances. The Predators thus far have had 1,739 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .895. Nashville has tried 1,767 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.9%. While playing at even strength, the Predators have surrendered 138 goals while getting 137 of their own. Nashville steps onto the ice with 198 power play opportunities and they have scored 37 goals out of those advantages, giving them a rate of 18.69%. For the current season, they sit with 62 points and their points percentage comes in at .544. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Nashville Predators have earned 174 goals (16th in the National Hockey League) for the year and have given up 183.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Juuse Saros. Opponents have been able to score 829 goals against Saros in his career and his goals against rate is 2.63. Saros has played in 331 games during his pro hockey career. His save percentage is at .917 for his 18,924 mins in the crease. He has amassed an overall mark of 169-116-29 and he has started in 314 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Saros has accrued 190 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .605. Saros has seen 10,027 shot attempts against him and has recorded 9,198 total saves.

In their last game, Anaheim faced off against the Blue Jackets in an outing where the Ducks went home in defeat by a final score of 7-4. They had 4 chances on the power play in this outing but weren't able to score a goal. The Ducks recorded 4 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they pursued.

Anaheim has taken 1,560 shots (28th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.36%, while allowing the other team 1,835 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 76.44% on their oppositions 225 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.1%. They have a total of 171 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 19.30%. The Ducks have earned 113 goals at even strength and 33 goals (21st in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 200 goals to be scored by way of 147 goals at even strength and 53 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the Anaheim Ducks have tallied 146 goals, 42 points, as well as a points percentage of .375.

On the other side of the ice you will find John Gibson between the pipes. He has gathered 13,028 stops out of the 14,299 shots attempted against him, which gives him a rate of .911. Gibson has amassed a career mark of 192-199-60 and has played in 468 contests. He has started in 457 games and has accumulated 26,710 mins. Gibson's rate of quality starts sits at 54.3% and he has earned 248 quality starts in his professional career. Teams are averaging 2.86 goals per contest and he has yielded 1,271 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Nashville

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