Ducks vs. Predators Prediction: Nashville Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [3/20/2025]

NHL action continues on Thursday at 8:00PM ET as the Anaheim Ducks take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Predators as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Anaheim-Nashville game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Predators with a win probability of 59% and the Ducks with 41%."

For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Ducks vs. Predators predictions page.

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Ducks vs. Ducks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Ducks and Predators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Predators a 59% chance of beating the Ducks.

According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of staying under.

Ducks vs. Predators Odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Ducks	Predators
Puck Line	+1.5 (-170)	-1.5 (+146)
Moneyline	+142	-164
Total	o6 (-130)	u6 (+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Ducks vs. Predators Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Ducks vs. Predators matchup is on the puck line.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Ducks vs. Predators Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Ducks vs. Predators?

According to our model, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Ducks vs. Predators.

Our projections give Forsberg an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Predators star is a 40.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Anaheim Ducks

Player	First Goal Probability
Frank Vatrano	6.0%
Mason McTavish	5.8%
Troy Terry	5.1%

Nashville Predators

Player	First Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	8.4%
Steven Stamkos	7.1%
Jonathan Marchessault	5.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Anaheim Ducks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Frank Vatrano	30.9%
Mason McTavish	28.6%
Troy Terry	25.7%

Nashville Predators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	40.4%
Steven Stamkos	35.7%
Jonathan Marchessault	28.4%

Ducks vs. Predators Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's game between the Predators and Ducks at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators
• Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Ducks vs. Predators matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

We predict the Predators, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks on Thursday.

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