The Anaheim Ducks (41-29-5, fourth in the Western Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the St. Louis Blues (31-31-12, 13th in the Western Conference), on Friday, April 3 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will take home the victory in Friday’s hockey action.

The Blues have scored 27 goals during their past 10 games, while allowing 17 goals. A total of 21 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into four power-play goals (19.0%). They are 6-2-2 over those contests.

Ducks vs. Blues Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final result of Ducks 4, Blues 2.

Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-137)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have gone 17-5-22 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 41-29-5.
Anaheim is 15-5-5 (35 points) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
Looking at the nine times this season the Ducks finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-7-1 record, good for three points.
Anaheim has scored exactly two goals in 11 games this season (4-6-1 record, nine points).
The Ducks have scored three or more goals 50 times, and are 36-11-3 in those games (to record 75 points).
In the 21 games when Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 15-2-4 record (34 points).
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 23-14-3 (49 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 30 times, and went 16-12-2 (34 points).
Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues have a record of 31-31-12 this season and are 4-12-16 in overtime matchups.
In the 32 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 40 points.
Across the 13 games this season the Blues ended with just one goal, they have earned eight points.
St. Louis has 13 points (5-12-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Blues have earned 53 points in their 39 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, St. Louis has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 27 games and registered 30 points with a record of 12-9-6.
When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 13-15-3 (29 points).
The Blues have been outshot by opponents 42 times this season, and earned 44 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Ducks vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California

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