🏒 Ducks vs. Sharks Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (April 1)
Two Pacific Division opponents will face off when the San Jose Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks tonight. The Sharks have won two straight but sit two points out of a Wild Card spot, while the Ducks lead the Pacific Division but are on a two-game skid. Puck drop from SAP Center at San Jose is set for 9 p.m. ET, airing on TNT and streaming on HBO Max.
The Ducks are a -115 moneyline betting favorite, and the Sharks need to find a way to win as a marginal underdog. However, my Ducks vs. Sharks prediction will focus on the road favorite ending its losing skid. Along with a score prediction that would pay +8000, I'm highlighting a player prop for rookie sensation Beckett Sennecke.
🏒 Ducks vs. Sharks picks & odds today: April 1
See all of our experts' NHL picks based on the latest NHL odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Bet type | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks ML (-110 via Hard Rock Bet) | 1u -> 0.91u | Anaheim is a high-powered offense that needs to snap a losing skid to hold Pacific Division lead. |
| Over 6.5 (-125 via DraftKings) | 1u -> 0.80u | Over has hit in 10 of 14 previous head-to-head matchups. |
| Beckett Sennecke Over 0.5 points (-110 via BetMGM) | 1u -> 0.91u | 1+ point in five of previous six starts. |
Total wagered: 3.0 units | Max profit: 2.62 units
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💰 Ducks vs. Sharks prediction & best bet
Ducks ML (-110)
The Ducks and Sharks both find themselves in need of a win. The Ducks have dropped back-to-back games to the Oilers and Maple Leafs. Conversely, the Sharks have won two straight contests, scoring eight goals.
These teams have split the season series, 1-1. Each of those results was a high-scoring affair, with the Sharks posting a 5-4 road win in December and the Ducks winning at SAP Center 7-6 back in October.
The Ducks are 3-1 in their last four road games. You can get their best moneyline odds at Hard Rock Bet at -110 odds.
Score prediction: Ducks 6, Sharks 4 (+8000 via FanDuel)
🔥 Best Ducks vs. Sharks player prop bet
Beckett Sennecke Over 0.5 points (-110)
Beckett Sennecke has been a massive contributor to the Ducks' offense during his rookie campaign. The 20-year-old has notched at least one point in five of his previous six games, including two goals.
When Sennecke faced the Sharks the first time this season, he lit the lamp and finished with two points during the Ducks' 7-6 overtime win.
He's on a roll right now, and he'll face a Sharks team allowing 3.56 goals per game this season, ranked second-most in the NHL. The best price for this prop bet is -110 via BetMGM.
📊 Live Ducks vs. Sharks odds
After opening as a pick'em, the Sharks have moved down to -105 moneyline odds. As a result, the Ducks have grown shorter, getting to -120 odds at some of the best sports betting sites.
There is no rest advantage for either team. This indicates that money is coming in on the Ducks, who rank inside the top 12 for goals scored per game (3.26) this season. The Sharks average 3.03 goals per game, while both teams struggle defensively, ranked in the bottom five in goals allowed per game.
🚀 Ducks vs. Sharks same-game parlay
The Ducks have been dominant on the road at SAP Center in recent head-to-head matchups against the Sharks. They also have to regain momentum to stay in first place in the Pacific Division race, so this added incentive against a bad defensive roster like the Sharks means we'll likely see the Ducks snap their losing slump tonight.
If the Ducks get the win, expect rookie Beckett Sennecke to be a factor on offense. He's been busy racking up five points in his last six games played, including a multi-point effort against the Sharks earlier this season.
Goals should be flowing for both offenses, with volatile goaltenders like Alex Nedeljkovic and Lukas Dostal expected to start in the crease. This formula should lead to over 6.5 total goals hitting well before the final horn.
💵 Ducks vs. Sharks SGP picks
- Ducks ML (-110)
- Over 6.5 (-125)
- Beckett Sennecke (-110)
Best odds: +556 via BetMGM (0.5u -> 2.78u)
💡 How I'm betting Ducks vs. Sharks
Follow all of our NHL analysis and expert predictions this season.
I'm plugging 3.5 total units into tonight's divisional showdown between the Ducks and Sharks. The stakes are high for both teams, which is why I expect the Ducks' elite offense to show up when needed in a favorable matchup.
Targeting one of the most explosive players on the better offense is worth a full unit wager, along with another unit reserved for the marginal road favorite. Overs have been a consistent theme when these teams play, so one more unit is designated for the Ducks vs. Sharks total prop.
Our three-leg parlay has been reduced to a 0.5 unit wager due to its value at +556 odds.
📈 Ducks vs. Sharks betting trends
| Ducks | Statistic | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| 41-28-5 | W-L record | 34-31-7 |
| 36-38 | ATS record | 45-27 |
| 43-31 | O/U record | 35-37 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 games | 3-2 |
🚑 Ducks vs. Sharks injuries
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📺 How to watch Ducks vs. Sharks
- Date: Wednesday, April 1
- Puck drop: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: SAP Center at San Jose (San Jose, Calif.)
- TV: TNT
- Streaming: HBO Max
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