The Nashville Predators (25-32-7, riding a four-game winning streak) visit the Anaheim Ducks (28-30-7) at Honda Center. The matchup on Friday, March 14 begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Friday's contest.

The Ducks have put up a 3-6-1 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 35 total goals (five power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 21.7%) while conceding 34 goals to their opponents.

Predators vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Ducks 4, Predators 2.

Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+115)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators are 25-32-7 overall and 4-7-11 in overtime contests.
Nashville is 8-5-7 (23 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Predators recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
Nashville has scored exactly two goals in 21 games this season (4-11-6 record, 14 points).
The Predators are 21-7-1 in the 29 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 43 points).
In the 20 games when Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 9-8-3 record (21 points).
In the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 15-12-4 (34 points).
The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Predators finished 10-19-3 in those contests (23 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 8-7-15 record in overtime matchups this season and a 28-30-7 overall record.
Anaheim has earned 25 points (10-10-5) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
Across the 13 games this season the Ducks ended with only one goal, they have earned three points.
Anaheim has earned seven points (2-13-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Ducks have earned 53 points in their 31 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in 15 games and registered 14 points with a record of 6-7-2.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 11-11-2 (24 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 16-19-5 to register 37 points.

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