Many were stunned when the Nashville Predators won the Sportsbook two games of their series with the Ducks in Anaheim, but a goaltending change by head coach Bruce Boudreau got his team right back into it and gives them a chance to pull even in Game 4 Thursday.
Online shop Sportsbook is currently offering both the Ducks and Predators at -110 in monyeline markets for Game 4. As for the total, OVER 5 goals is -105 while UNDER 5 goals is presently being offered at -115.
The Ducks switched goaltenders for Game 3 as Frederik Andersen replaced John Gibson, who started the Sportsbook two games. Andersen, who entered Game 3 with a 17-1-2 record and 1.89 goals against average in his previous 20 starts, improved his overall record versus Nashville to 5-1 with a 2.36 goals against average and .928 save percentage in six starts.
Andersen stopped 27 shots while Chris Stewart added a goal and an assist as the Ducks skated to a 3-0 victory in Game 3 Tuesday, making it three straight victories for the visitor in this series.
The low score won’t be a surprise to totals bettors as four of the past five Ducks’ games on the road have stayed UNDER the total. Furthermore, Anaheim has won five of their last seven visits to Nashville, adding a little extra value when backing the Ducks tonight.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Anaheim Ducks in this one, they Ducks listed earlier today as of -105 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5, depending on the book.
A 3.5-1.7 result in favor of the Ducks is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Predators sit at 43-28-14 on the season; in comparison, the Anaheim Ducks are currently 47-27-11. Looking to wager on the totals? Nashville is 33-33-19 OU, and Anaheim is 32-35-18 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Anaheim injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 4 (Nashville Predators) and the No. 7 (Anaheim Ducks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Nashville's No. 13-ranked offense, averaging 2.75 goals per game, against a Ducks defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.33 goals allowed. The Predators power play is averaging 19.12% while the Ducks defense kills off 87.38% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Ducks were a 3-0 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Predators. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Anaheim at -104 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Anaheim home to Nashville, Saturday, April 23rd