It’s time for Game 4 of the best of 7 series in the Western Conference Finals of the National Hockey League. The Anaheim Ducks will battle the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. The Predators lead the series 2-1, with a win on Tuesday night over the Ducks. Anaheim comes into the Western Conference Finals after series wins over the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers.
The Nashville Predators are two wins away from heading to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The winner of this series will take on the winner of the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins series. The Predators downed the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues thus far in the postseason. The Nashville Predators are -120 in the NHL odds over the Anaheim Ducks.
Anaheim at Nashville Game 4 NHL Playoffs Betting Odds
The Anaheim Ducks got the party started in Game 1 with a Corey Perry goal. It was on the power play in the second period, and was his third of the postseason. But, that was the only goal Anaheim would get in the 2-1 loss. The Ducks recorded just 20 shots on goal in the loss as well.
The Ducks struggled all season on the road, with their 17-15- 9 record. In the postseason, Anaheim went 4-1 on the road before this series. The goaltender of the Ducks has been John Gibson, who is 8-5 on the season. Anaheim was the third best defensive team in all of the NHL allowing just 2.4 goals per game.
Why Bet on Nashville Predators?
The Nashville Predators have lost just 3 games the entire postseason. The Predators swept the Chicago Blackhawks, and lost in St. Louis twice. The Predators have seen their goaltender Pekka Rinne dominate the postseason. The goaltender slammed the door after allowing the first goal of the game.
The Predators were not in the Top 10 in offense or defense during the regular season. The Predators allowed 2.7 goals per game, and scored 2.9 per game. The Predators top scorer in the regular season was center Ryan Johansen. He scored 14 goals, and dished out 47 assists this season.
Betting Score & Prediction
Look for the Nashville Predators to move one step closer to the Stanley Cup Finals. It seems like almost every year, the team that wins the Stanley Cup is a team that really just got hot in May. There is no great rhyme or reason for the NHL Playoffs. The Predators are going to win in front of their home crowd.
The Predators are a great defensive team. The Predators allowed 2.7 goals per game, but the team defense has been so much better. When you are betting on this game, take the Nashville Predators -120 over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
