Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 1/25/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Victory+

Odds/Point Spread: Predators (+220) Ducks (-275)

The Anaheim Ducks (18-23-6) host the Nashville Predators (17-22-7) at Honda Center on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has the Predators at +220 while the Ducks are opening at -275. The over/under comes in at 6.5.

The Nashville Predators were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 7-5 victory against the Sharks in the last game they played. The Predators had a impressive offensive performance in the win. For the game, they netted 7 out of the 41 shots they attempted. They also had 3 power play opportunities and were able to net 2 goals. Nashville tallied 8 mins in the box for this contest.

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Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Nashville Predators have accounted for 121 goals (30th in the league) over the course of the season and have given up 144. For the year, they have 41 points and their points percentage is .446. Nashville skates onto the rink with 132 power play opportunities and they have notched 28 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 21.21%. While at even strength, the Predators have conceded 120 goals while earning 93 as an offensive unit. Nashville has attempted 1,369 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 8.8%. The Predators have had 1,333 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .892. Nashville Predators opponents have totaled 138 power play opportunities (11th in hockey) and have a total of 24 goals in those chances.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Juuse Saros. Opponents have been able to score 975 goals against Saros in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.91. Saros has been in net for 386 games during his NHL career. His save percentage currently is at .916 for his 20,131 minutes between the pipes. He has earned a record of 193-137-38 and he started in 369 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Saros has accrued 220 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .596. Saros has had 11,560 shots against him and has recorded 10,585 total saves.

Their last time out, Anaheim squared up with the Panthers in an outing where the Ducks ended up losing by a final score of 5-2. They had 2 power play opportunities in this contest and scored 1 out of those chances. The Ducks notched 2 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they pursued.

The Ducks have accumulated 94 goals at even strength and 17 goals (31st in hockey) while on the power play. Anaheim has attempted 1,311 shots (22nd in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.47%, while allowing the other team 1,510 shots. During this campaign, the Anaheim Ducks have accumulated 111 goals, 42 points, in addition to a points percentage of .447. They have permitted 148 goals to be scored by of a combination of 113 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 130 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 13.08%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 73.68% on their oppositions 133 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.2%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Lukas Dostal protecting the net. Dostal has amassed a career mark of 30-48-10 and has been in net for 95 games. Dostal's percentage of quality starts sits at 56.5% and he has 48 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has gathered 2,684 saves out of the 2,971 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .903. His opposition is averaging 4.71 goals per game and he has relinquished 287 goals altogether. He has been a starter 85 games and has played 3,654 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Anaheim (-275)

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