Sharks vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - April 9

The Anaheim Ducks (41-32-5, on a six-game losing streak) host the San Jose Sharks (37-33-7) at Honda Center. The game on Thursday, April 9 starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our pick for who will secure the win in Thursday's matchup.

Over the past 10 games for the Sharks, their offense has totaled 29 goals while their defense has allowed 32 (they have a 5-4-1 record in those games). In 28 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with eight goals (28.6% success rate).

Sharks vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Ducks 4, Sharks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-165)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

• The Ducks have a 41-32-5 record overall, with a 17-5-22 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
• In the 25 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-5-5 record (good for 35 points).
• In the nine games this season the Ducks scored just one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
• Anaheim has finished 4-7-1 in the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering nine points).
• The Ducks have scored more than two goals 51 times, and are 36-12-3 in those games (to record 75 points).
• In the 22 games when Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-3-4 to register 34 points.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 23-16-3 (49 points).
• The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Ducks finished 16-13-2 in those matchups (34 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

• The Sharks have earned a record of 12-7-19 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 37-33-7.
• San Jose has earned 44 points (19-5-6) in its 30 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Sharks scored only one goal in 11 games and they've earned two points (0-9-2) in those contests.
• San Jose has earned eight points (3-8-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
• The Sharks have scored at least three goals 49 times, earning 71 points from those matchups (34-12-3).
• This season, San Jose has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 28 games and picked up 31 points with a record of 15-12-1.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 13-11-2 (28 points).
• The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 50 games, going 23-22-5 to record 51 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Sharks vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California

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