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Ducks vs Sharks Prediction & Odds - 4/1/2025

Anaheim Ducks vs. San Jose Sharks prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks matchup, our predictive model gives the Ducks a 62.5% chance of defeating the Sharks.

Anaheim Ducks: 62.5% win probability

Superior standings position (12th in Western Conference compared to Sharks' 16th position)
Better offensive output (201 goals scored compared to Sharks' 190 goals)
Stronger recent form with a LWWLW record versus the Sharks' LLWWL pattern

San Jose Sharks: 37.5% win probability

Worst defensive record in the Western Conference (278 goals against, highest in the division)
Second-worst overall record in the conference with just 49 points from 73 games
Poor road performance contributing to their 44 losses this season

At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.

Anaheim Ducks vs. San Jose Sharks odds

Here are the current odds for the NHL matchup between the San Jose Sharks and the home team Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, April 01.

	Anaheim Ducks	San Jose Sharks
Moneyline	-175 (via BetMGM Sportsbook)	+150 (via bet365 US)

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Anaheim Ducks vs. San Jose Sharks preview

The Ducks look to continue their dominance over the struggling Sharks when these Pacific Division rivals face off Tuesday night at Honda Center, with Anaheim gunning for their fifth straight victory in this lopsided matchup.

Coming off a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Toronto that snapped a modest two-game winning streak, the Ducks have shown flashes of competitiveness despite sitting 15 points outside the playoff picture.

The Sharks, meanwhile, are licking their wounds after back-to-back embarrassments, getting outscored 14-2 in losses to the Rangers and Kings—performances that painfully highlight why they're anchored at the NHL's basement.

Between the pipes, all eyes will be on whether John Gibson gets the start for Anaheim after allowing just five goals across his previous five starts, a dramatic contrast to San Jose's goaltending woes with Alexandar Georgiev posting a dismal .874 save percentage this season.

The special teams battle heavily favors Anaheim, with San Jose's power play going ice-cold recently—including an 0-for-3 showing in their last game.

Leo Carlsson and Sam Colangelo provided the offensive spark for the Ducks in their previous outing and could feast against a Sharks defense that's surrendering a league-worst 3.75 goals per game.

These California neighbors have played tight-checking hockey against each other this season, with the Ducks taking both October matchups by scores of 2-0 and 3-1.

Given the Sharks' offensive struggles—scoring just one goal in four of their last six outings—expect another low-scoring affair, though the Ducks should have enough firepower to secure the home win.

Key stats

1
Anaheim Ducks (12th in Western Conference) have 72 points while San Jose Sharks (16th in Western Conference) have 49 points, showing a clear advantage for the Ducks
2
Anaheim's recent form (LWWLW) is stronger than San Jose's (LLWWL), with Ducks winning 3 of their last 5 games
3
The Ducks have scored 201 goals and conceded 230 this season, while the Sharks have scored 190 and conceded 278, giving Anaheim a significantly better goal difference
4
San Jose Sharks are the bottom team in the Western Conference with only 20 wins from 73 games compared to Anaheim's 32 wins from 73 games