NHL Betting Preview: Ducks vs Sharks
The Anaheim Ducks clash with the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Wednesday, April 1.
Back Ducks to Beat Sharks
The Ducks look excellent value on the Moneyline and our prediction is that the road team will get the better of the Sharks. We’re happy to take the -114 that they win.
Ducks Are 8 From 10 on the Head-to-Head
Anaheim Ducks have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to Toronto Maple Leafs by a 5-4 (OT) scoreline at Honda Center. Leo Carlsson registered two goals, with John Carlson and Cutter Gauthier also finding the net.
San Jose Sharks won their last game 5-4, making it successive victories. This was a home win at SAP Center against St Louis Blues. Macklin Celebrini and Alexander Wennberg scored twice, with Adam Gaudette getting the other goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last encounter between the Sharks and the Ducks saw the former win. It was a 5-4 scoreline at Honda Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Ducks land eight wins.
Starting Goalies
Lukas Dostal (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
29-16-3
3
.894
0
23/24
14-23-2
3.33
.902
1
Yaroslav Askarov (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
20-17-3
3.6
.886
0
23/24
1-0-0
1.47
.943
0
Anaheim Ducks – Last 10 Games
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 31.7 shots on goal, with a 13.6% powerplay efficiency. The Ducks have given up 3.4 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 5.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.8%.
Leo Carlsson is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with John Carlson racking up 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.02 goal against average with a .899 save percentage.
San Jose Sharks – Last 10 Games
The Sharks have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.9 goals from 26.5 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.4%.
The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Alexander Wennberg is next best after having 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic have a 3.45 GAA with a .871 SV%.
Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks
Our Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re keeping our pick simple and backing Anaheim Ducks to claim a victory. They should be able to win this NHL clash and you can get the road team at a juicy -114.
The hockey predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we’ve reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NHL stats to confidently recommend every pick.
Key Ducks vs Sharks stats:
Ducks have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Ducks have won 13 of their last 20 games.Sharks have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.Sharks have lost 13 of their last 20 games.Sharks have lost 8 of their last 10 games against Ducks.Ducks Moneyline Probability
Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 53.2% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.
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Our Game Prediction
Ducks Moneyline @ -114
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Player Prop Picks
Will Smith (Sharks) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 4 straight home games. We recommend backing the -110 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.
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Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Predicting a Close Encounter
The latest Moneyline odds are -105 that San Jose Sharks win, while Anaheim Ducks have been chalked up at -114. The probability of the home team winning this game is 51% according to the sportsbooks.
1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -123.
Whether you’re placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there’s no shortage of options to match your strategy.
Macklin Celebrini Favorite to Light the Lamp First
Macklin Celebrini is priced at +950 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and also available at odds of +130 to light the lamp at anytime.
Player Goals
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Will Smith (Sharks)
Troy Terry (Ducks)
Player Assists
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
John Carlson (Ducks)
Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Player Shots
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Will Smith (Sharks)
Troy Terry (Ducks)
John Carlson (Ducks)
Micro Betting
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Anaheim Ducks Stats
San Jose Sharks Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 31.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 5.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 15.1
Blocks: 15
Faceoff Wins : 29.2
Hits: 19.2
Giveaways: 14.2
Takeaways: 5.6
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 32.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 11.6
Blocks: 14.5
Faceoff Wins : 29.8
Hits: 19.5
Giveaways: 13.2
Takeaways: 5.2
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 27.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.1
Blocks: 13
Faceoff Wins : 26.4
Hits: 23
Giveaways: 18.4
Takeaways: 4.5
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 29.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.6
Blocks: 14.7
Faceoff Wins : 26.6
Hits: 23.2
Giveaways: 16.6
Takeaways: 4.5
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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