Predators vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 21

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The Nashville Predators (2-2-2) host the Anaheim Ducks (2-2-1) at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators have lost three games in a row.

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Here is our pick for who will claim the win in Tuesday's game.

Predators vs. Ducks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Predators 4, Ducks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Predators (-132)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators are 2-2-2 overall and -2-2 in overtime contests.
  • Nashville is 1-0-2 (four points) in its three games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Predators scored only one goal, they lost.
  • Nashville has scored exactly two goals in three games this season (1-0-2 record, four points).
  • The Predators have scored more than two goals two times, and are 1-1-0 in those games (to record two points).
  • In the two games when Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 1-0-1 record (three points).
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is winless (0-2-0).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 2-0-2 to register six points.

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks (2-2-1 overall) have posted a record of 1-1-2 in contests that have needed OT this season.
  • Anaheim has earned five points (2-0-1) in its three games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Ducks scored just one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
  • So far this season, the Ducks have scored three or more goals two times and won each of those games.
  • Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 1-1-1 (three points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Predators Rank Predators AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
28th 2.50 Goals Scored 2.80 21st
21st 3.17 Goals Allowed 3.60 25th
21st 26.5 Shots 32.8 3rd
18th 29.2 Shots Allowed 28.0 16th
31st 8.70% Power Play % 25.00% 7th
10th 83.33% Penalty Kill % 76.92% 19th

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