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Nashville Predators Favored in Season Opener Against Anaheim Ducks, Moneyline Set at -210

The 2024-25 NHL season kicks off on Saturday, January 25, with the Nashville Predators taking on the Anaheim Ducks in a Western Conference matchup at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Predators are favored to win with a moneyline of -210, while the total goals are set at 6.0. Despite the Ducks winning two out of three games last season, the Predators have a strong record of being undefeated in four straight games at Honda Center. For more details and NHL picks for Saturday, read on for our Predators vs. Ducks prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Predators -190 | Mighty Ducks +168
• Spread: Predators -1.5 (+135) | Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 5.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nashville will win straight-up is 66%.

Nashville vs Anaheim Stats

Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators have been performing well recently, with a 7-2-0 record in their past nine games. They had strong showings against the San Jose Sharks, winning both games by outscoring them 13-10 in total. Despite blowing a lead in one game, they were able to secure a win with Fedor Svechkov's power-play goal. Justus Annunen and Juuse Saros have been solid in goal, with Saros expected to return soon. Filip Forsberg leads the team in points, while other key players like Luke Evangelista and Mark Jankowski are currently sidelined. With a power ranking of 23, the Predators have struggled offensively and defensively this season, with a record of 18-22-7.

Anaheim Mighty Ducks Analysis

The Anaheim Ducks recently snapped a four-game losing streak with a dominant 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Mason McTavish and Alex Killorn each scoring two goals. Goalie John Gibson recorded 31 saves in the win, improving his season record to 8-8-2 with a 2.76 GAA and .914 save percentage. Lukas Dostal, the other goalie for the Ducks, has a record of 11-13-4 with a 2.96 GAA and .907 save percentage. Despite their struggles, forward Troy Terry leads the team with 15 goals and 22 assists this season. The Ducks have a power ranking of 31 and rank last in offense, scoring an average of 2.46 goals per game. Defensively, they are 20th in the league, giving up an average of 3.15 goals per game. Overall, the Ducks are 19-23-6 this season. In their last three matchups, Nashville has won two out of three games against Anaheim.

Predators' Defensive Struggles Give Ducks Opportunity for Upset at -210 Odds

Despite the Predators' recent run of form, it may be challenging to consider them as strong favorites at -210 due to their defensively weak performances. While Nashville's offense has shown improvement, their defensive struggles may give the Ducks an opportunity for an upset. The Ducks recently showed signs of improvement against the Penguins, who have struggled defensively throughout the season. The odds for a potential upset are enticing. With the alternating starts between John Gibson and Lukas Dostal, Gibson's strong performance against Pittsburgh may earn him the starting position. Gibson has posted solid stats in January, with a 3-3-1 record, a 2.50 GAA, and a .922 save percentage. This matchup could present a chance for the Ducks to secure a victory.

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