{"id":549068,"date":"2026-04-09T23:09:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T23:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/549068\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T23:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T23:09:23","slug":"picks-predictions-odds-props","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/549068\/","title":{"rendered":"Picks, Predictions, Odds & Props"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ducks are -165 moneyline favorites over the Sharks tonight in a game with a 6.5 goal total<\/p>\n

The over has cashed in four straight games between these two teams<\/p>\n

Keep reading for my favorite Sharks vs Ducks picks and predictions, plus odds and props<\/p>\n

The Anaheim Ducks return to their home ice tonight to face the San Jose Sharks. Anaheim is desperate to snap a brutal six-game losing streak and maintain their fragile hold on third place in the Pacific division. <\/p>\n

San Jose meanwhile, is fighting to keep their Western Conference Wild Card hopes alive. Online sportsbooks are siding with the Ducks in the latest NHL odds<\/a>, but I\u2019m more interested in betting the game\u2019s 6.5 goal total.<\/p>\n

Puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM PT, 10 PM ET, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, with ESPN+ providing the broadcast coverage.<\/p>\n

Keep reading for my favorite Sharks vs Ducks picks and predictions, plus odds and props.<\/p>\n

Sharks vs Ducks Picks and Predictions<\/p>\n

I\u2019m betting over 6.5 goals tonight, expecting these two teams to light the lamp early and often. The over has cashed in four straight meetings between San Jose and Anaheim, while that side of the total has also hit in four of the Ducks last five games overall.<\/p>\n

Sticking with the trends, the over has hit in four of the Sharks last six matchups, including last time out versus the Oilers.<\/p>\n

Sharks vs Ducks Stats<\/p>\n

The numbers paint a picture of two deeply flawed defensive teams. Both squads surrender over 3.29 goals per game and feature abysmal team save percentages (San Jose at .881, Anaheim at .877). Special teams offer no bailout either, with both penalty kill units operating below an 80% benchmark.<\/p>\n

The most glaring mismatch is Anaheim\u2019s superior offensive shot generation (30.67 shots per game vs. San Jose\u2019s 25.82). While the Sharks counter with a more efficient 11.8% team shooting percentage and a sharper power play (20.7%), the sheer volume of rubber Anaheim puts on net is the primary catalyst driving my over 6.5 goals prediction.<\/p>\n

With both teams bleeding high-danger chances in the defensive zone and playing loose late in the year, expect plenty of red lights to flash at the Honda Center.<\/p>\n

Sharks vs Ducks Odds<\/p>\n

As of the time of writing, the best place to bet over 6.5 goals is at FanDuel. They have the shortest odds on that number, as NHL public betting<\/a> circles are all flocking to bet that side of the total.<\/p>\n

If you want to bet the moneyline, Bet365 is the place to visit regardless of who you like. They are offering the best payout on a Sharks upset at +140, and the most favorable price on an Anaheim victory at -165.<\/p>\n

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Sharks vs Ducks Props<\/p>\n

Mason McTavish OVER 1.5 Shots on Goal (-141 at Bet365<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Troy Terry OVER 2.5 Shots on Goal (-125 at Bet365<\/a>)<\/p>\n

William Eklund OVER 1.5 Shots on Goal (-137 at Bet365<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Shifting gears to the NHL props<\/a> market, where Mason McTavish over 1.5 shots is my favorite bet. If there is one skater who consistently elevates his offensive volume against San Jose, it is Mason McTavish. He\u2019s eclipsed 1.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games against the Sharks, averaging a massive 4.5 shots per game in that span.<\/p>\n

When Anaheim is favored and expected to control the neutral zone, Troy Terry drives the offensive pace and funnels pucks to the net. Terry has crushed the 2.5 shots on goal mark in 4 straight games as a betting favorite, averaging 5.5 shots per game in those specific spots.<\/p>\n

For San Jose, fatigue hasn\u2019t stopped William Eklund from finding shooting lanes. Even with the team playing a grueling schedule, Eklund maintains his offensive aggression. Eklund has gone over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 of his last 8 games played on the second half of a back-to-back , averaging 2.62 shots per game under those exhausting conditions.<\/p>\n

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