Our Predators vs. Ducks prediction starts with a goaltending question that may not be settled until puck drop. Nashville arrives at Honda Center on the second night of a back-to-back, riding a five-game winning streak. Anaheim is unbeaten in November and carries the league’s top-ranked power play. The Ducks are -145 on the moneyline, Nashville is +125, and the total sits at 6.5. Below, we break down the creases, the schedule spot and the special-teams clash. Then we lay out the two bets we like most.
Nashville Predators vs. Anaheim Ducks — Game Info
| Where | Honda Center, Anaheim California |
| When | November 11 – 10:00 PM ET |
| TV | Prime Video, The Spot – Nashville 28, ESPN+ |
Nashville Predators vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
Start in goal, because that is where this price is built. Juuse Saros made 30 saves on Tuesday in a 3-0 shutout win over the Los Angeles Kings, his first shutout of the season. He is 6-3-4 with a 2.42 goals-against average. However, Nashville is now playing its second game in two nights. RotoWire expects backup Justus Annunen to start in Anaheim, while Daily Faceoff still lists Saros as unconfirmed. Treat every read below as provisional until both starters are announced.
That distinction matters more than anything else on the board. Annunen has stopped 97 of 111 shots across four appearances, an .874 save percentage per ESPN’s game log. Still, he has won three of those four games. At the other end, Laurent Brossoit has taken over most of the Anaheim starts since his recall from AHL San Diego. He is projected to start again and has won all four of his outings. The Ducks leaned on him after Lukas Dostal was pulled following one period in Calgary on Nov. 6.
Anaheim is 10-7-1, third in the Pacific Division and 5-0-0 in November. Cutter Gauthier is the engine. He has 15 goals, 10 of them on the power play. His six-game goal streak also earned him the NHL’s First Star of the Week honor. The Ducks own the league’s top power play. In contrast, the defensive side has been loose. Anaheim has allowed 66 goals in 18 games, and its penalty kill sits in the bottom third of the league.
Nashville is 9-4-5 and has also won five straight. Filip Forsberg has six goals in his last eight games, and Steven Stamkos leads the team with 10 goals. The Predators’ real strength is structure. They kill 88.9% of their penalties, third-best in the league, and have allowed fewer than three goals per game. Their own power play converts at 27.9%. This is the first meeting of the season. Anaheim took two of three last season, including a 5-4 win in Nashville on April 16.
The market has barely moved. The moneyline and puck line sit exactly where they opened on Tuesday. The only change is on the total, where the Over has shaded from -120 to -122. That is a small nudge, not a signal worth leaning on by itself. For more on how Nashville looked earlier in this stretch, see our Predators vs. Avalanche prediction from November 5.
Nashville Predators vs. Anaheim Ducks Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predators | +1.5 (-200) | +125 | O 6.5 (-122) |
| Ducks | -1.5 (+170) | -145 | U 6.5 (+102) |
Odds accurate as of November 11, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
Predators vs. Ducks Prediction — Does the NHL’s Top Power Play Meet Its Match?
Anaheim games have been track meets. The Ducks have scored 69 goals and allowed 66 through 18 games. That works out to 7.5 combined goals per game, well above the number posted here. Their penalty kill is part of the problem. Anaheim has been without Ryan Poehling, who remains on injured reserve. The kill slipped badly in the games right after he went down in October. The Hockey News pointed to his absence as a blow to both the penalty kill and the team’s defensive structure. Meanwhile, Nashville’s power play is clicking at a rate that can punish a leaky kill.
The schedule adds fuel. If Annunen starts on the second night of a back-to-back, Nashville loses its No. 1 goaltender and some fresh legs. His save percentage this season sits well below the standard Saros has set. Brossoit, at the other end, is 4-0-0, though Daily Faceoff has his save percentage at just .877. Neither projected crease profiles as a wall. Hockey’s late-game math also helps here. A trailing team pulls its goalie, and empty-net goals routinely push a close game higher. A game tied after 60 minutes also adds a goal for totals purposes.
There is a real case against this read. Nashville’s penalty kill is elite, and much of Anaheim’s scoring comes on the power play. If the Predators stay out of the box, Anaheim’s biggest weapon goes quiet. Nashville’s own games have also been tighter, since the Predators allow fewer than three goals a night. A Saros start would change the picture, too. Finally, the price asks for a 55.0% win rate to break even, and the market has already leaned slightly this way.
The Pick: Over 6.5 Goals (-122)
Predators vs. Ducks Prediction — Whose Five-Game Win Streak Survives Wednesday?
Both teams enter on five-game winning streaks, but they arrive in very different shape. Anaheim has been home since Sunday’s 5-2 win over Pittsburgh. Nashville played Tuesday night in Los Angeles and visits Vegas on Friday. That rest gap is a genuine input in a sport this dense. Gauthier also gives the Ducks a finisher in form against a defense playing its second game in two nights. Our Ducks vs. Canucks prediction from November 3 covers how this run began.
The read is about who wins, not by how much. Nashville has lost five games in overtime or a shootout this season, so a two-goal Ducks margin is far from assured. Overtime and the shootout count toward the result, so a game tied after 60 minutes is still live. On the other hand, the price is steep. It asks for a 59.2% break-even, and Anaheim’s goaltending has not earned that trust. This number has not moved since opening, so the market is not confirming this side. This play also rests on the same goaltending read as the first, so the two are not independent.
The Pick: Ducks Moneyline (-145)
Our Final Word on Predators vs. Ducks
Everything here runs through the Nashville crease. If Annunen starts, both reads hold. If Saros gets the call on no rest, the edge on both narrows, so check the confirmed starters before puck drop. Over 6.5 Goals (-122) is our top play, because Anaheim games average 7.5 combined goals and both projected starters have struggled. Ducks Moneyline (-145) is our second play, because Anaheim brings a clear rest edge against a Nashville team finishing a back-to-back.
NHL Predators vs. Ducks FAQ: November 11, 2026
What time does the Predators vs. Ducks game start?
The Predators and Ducks face off at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, which is 7:00 PM local time in Anaheim. The game is the second stop on Nashville’s five-game West Coast road trip and part of Anaheim’s four-game homestand at Honda Center.
What channel is the Predators vs. Ducks game on?
The game airs on Prime Video in the Ducks’ local market and on The Spot – Nashville 28 in the Predators’ market, which is the home of Nashville’s locally broadcast games under the team’s Scripps Sports deal. Viewers outside both local markets can find the game on ESPN+.
How can I stream the Predators vs. Ducks game?
Fans outside the Nashville and Anaheim markets can stream the game on ESPN+ through NHL Power Play. Inside the Ducks’ local market, Prime Video carries the game, while Predators fans in Middle Tennessee can watch on The Spot – Nashville 28.
Who won the last meeting between the Predators and Ducks?
Anaheim won the most recent meeting 5-4 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on April 16, 2026. The Ducks took two of the three meetings last season, and Wednesday’s game is the first matchup between the two clubs in the 2026-27 season.
What are the Predators’ and Ducks’ records this season?
Nashville is 9-4-5 after Tuesday’s 3-0 win over the Kings, and Anaheim is 10-7-1 after Sunday’s 5-2 win over the Penguins. Both teams enter on five-game winning streaks. The Ducks sit third in the Pacific Division, and both clubs enter the night in playoff position.