The NHL is set up with another strong slate of action throughout March 21. Four games are up on the board throughout Monday night. One of these games will be between the Nashville Predators and the Anaheim Ducks. These two teams have been solid throughout this season and will look for a big win in this one. This game will drop the puck at around 10:00 PM Eastern time.
Nashville has earned a record of 36-22-4 throughout this season, which has them sitting in fourth place of the Central division. The Predators are coming off a win in their last game, but have won six of their last eight. Nashville is in the top wild card spot and have a four point lead on the second wild card. The Predators will look for a big win on the road in this one.
The Ducks have put up a record of 27-26-11 so far this season, which has them sitting in sixth place of the Pacific division. Anaheim has lost six games in a row entering this matchup. The Ducks are seven points out of a playoff spot, but appear to be sellers at the trade deadline. Anaheim will still look to play spoiler down the stretch.
These two teams have been solid throughout this season and will look to earn a big win in this one. The Predators have been the better team later in the season and will look to get closer to locking up a playoff spot. Anaheim will look to mess up those plans with a win at home. If either team can come out fast in this one, it could be enough for the win.
Game Overview
The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:
| Teams | Spread | Money Line | Total |
| Nashville Predators | -1 ½ (+155) | -160 | Over 5 ½ (-118) |
| Anaheim Ducks | +1 ½ (-175) | +144 | Under 5 ½ (+107) |
| Team Data | Nashville Predators | Anaheim Ducks |
| Overall Record | 36-22-4 | 27-26-11 |
| Away/ Home Record | 17-11-4 | 16-12-4 |
| Goals Per Game | 3.26 | 2.80 |
| Goals Per Game Away/ Home | 3.41 | 2.84 |
| Save Percentage | .912 | .906 |
| Save Percentage Away/ Home | .905 | .916 |
Betting Trends
Nashville Predators
- 6-3 in March
- 14-10 after non-Conference games
- 13-7 after a win by two or more goals
- 18-8 after scoring four goals or more
- 17-8 against team with a losing record
Anaheim Ducks
- 2-7 in March
- 6-6 when playing on two days rest
- 10-15 after a non-Conference game
- 6-9 after a loss by two goals or more
- 5-10 after scoring one goal or less
- 5-9 after three or more straight losses
- 9-23 against team with a winning record
These two teams have met up twice throughout the season. Nashville hosted the first game on November 22. Ryan Johansen and Yakov Trenin both had a goal and an assist as the Predators earned a 3-2 win at home. The second game stayed in Nashville on March 10. Matt Duchene had two goals and an assist, while Filip Forsberg had a goal and two assists in route to a 4-1 win for the Predators.
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— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) March 21, 2022
Special Teams
The Predators have been solid on special teams throughout this season. Nashville has scored on 46 of their 193 power play opportunities, which is a 23.8 percent success rate. The Predators have given up 42 power play goals on 214 penalties against, which is an 80.4 percent penalty kill. Nashville is 9th on the power play and 14th on the kill this season.
Anaheim has been strong on special teams as well on the season. The Ducks have capitalized on 43 of their 179 power play chances, which is a 24 percent power play. Anaheim has killed off 150 of their opponents 181 power play attempts, which is an 82.9 percent kill rate. The Ducks are 8th on the man advantage and penalty kill.
Both teams have been solid on special teams this season, but the Ducks have been a bit better on both sides. Nashville has struggled to stay out of the box on the season and will look to be disciplined throughout this one. If either team can get a power play goal in this one, it could be enough for the win on Monday night.
Goaltending Comparison
Juuse Saros will likely get the nod between the pipes for Nashville in this one. Saros has started in 52 games this season, going 30-19-3 in those matchups. He has posted a .923 save percentage and a GAA of 2.47 in his starts. Saros finished with 38 saves on 41 shots in his last start against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which was enough for the win.
I expect John Gibson to get the start in net for the Ducks on Monday night. Gibson has earned a record of 17-19-9 throughout his 45 starts on the season. He has put up a save percentage of .906 and a 3.05 GAA in those outings. Gibson’s last start was against the Florida Panthers. He stopped 39 of 42 shots in the losing effort.
These two goalies have been solid throughout this season and will look for a big win in this one. Saros has been a bit better on the season and has won five of his last seven starts. Gibson has struggled a bit as of late, losing six starts in a row. Both goalies will look to get going early in this one as they look for a big win.
Pick Overview
These two teams have been solid throughout this season and will look for a big win in this one. The Predators won the first two games of the season series and will look to pull off the sweep on Monday night. Anaheim has struggled as of late though and I think they can bounce back at home. If the Ducks can grab an early lead, I like their chances to earn the win.
BetOnline has Nashville listed as a -160 against the money line in this one. This implies that the Predators will win this game around 61.5 percent of the time. I think that this line should be closer to even with the Ducks at home in this game. Anaheim has struggled as of late, but I think they can bounce back against Nashville. As underdogs in this one, I really like the value on the Ducks.
