The first round series between the Ducks and Predators shifts back to California tonight for Game 7. While the Predators franchise has never played in a Game 7 in their team’s history, the Ducks will look to end a trend that’s seen them eliminated from their last three playoffs in Game 7’s at home.
- Nashville is 2-5 in its last seven games on the road.
- Nashville is 6-12 in its last 18 games when playing Anaheim.
- Anaheim is 4-2 in its last six games when playing at home against Nashville.
Working in the Ducks’ favor is a 13-5 record in their last 18 games when coming off a loss. As -170 favorites heading into the game, they haven’t exactly lit the world on fire as home favorites, going just 4-4 in their last eight games in the spot.
As road underdogs, the Predators record has been anything but impressive this season, as they’ve gone just 6-15 on the season. They do, of course, already have two wins in Anaheim during the series, but they lost three regular season games at the Honda Center this season.
The total for tonight’s game is set at 5 goals, which is a mark the teams have topped just four times in their last 10 games against each other.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Nashville Predators in this one, they Predators listed earlier today as underdogs of 140 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5, depending on the book.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.8-1.6 result in favor of the Ducks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Nashville Predators will try to spoil to the party on Wednesday; they are 43-30-14 this season, while the Ducks are 49-28-11. Nashville is 34-33-20 on the totals; Anaheim is 33-36-19. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Anaheim vs Nashville injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Anaheim Ducks rated this week at No. 7 and the Nashville Predators sitting at No. 4.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Anaheim's No. 18-ranked offense, averaging 2.67 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.64 goals allowed. The Ducks power play is averaging 22.87% while the Predators defense kills off 81.15% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Nashville is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Nashville is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Anaheim
- Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville's last 8 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
- Anaheim is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
- Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Anaheim is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Nashville
- Anaheim is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Nashville
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