Anaheim Ducks defeat Nashville Predators 5-4: Recap & Betting Results

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · NHL · Anaheim Ducks 5, Nashville Predators 4

The Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena. The Nashville Predators covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 9 goals combined.

Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators final score and game recap

The Anaheim Ducks won by 1 goal.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators?

The Nashville Predators covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs, losing by 1 goal.

Did Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators go over or under the total?

The game went over: 9 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 2.5.

Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Anaheim Ducks at -125 and the Nashville Predators at +104. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Anaheim Ducks a 53% favorite. The Anaheim Ducks won as the favorite at -125: $80 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left the Anaheim Ducks 43-39 in the 2025-26 regular season (24-17 at home, 19-22 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 38 of 82 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 49 times and under 33 times.

This result left the Nashville Predators 38-44 in the 2025-26 regular season (21-20 at home, 17-24 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 46 of 82 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 37 times and under 45 times. That made it two straight losses for the Nashville Predators.

What's next for Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators?

Next for the Anaheim Ducks: at the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, April 20, 2026.