The NHL regular season brings an intriguing game between the St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. The Ducks, with a strong record of 41-29-5, will host the Blues, who stand at 31-32-12, in a game broadcasted on ESPN+ this Friday, April 3, 2026, at 10:00 PM. The Ducks enter the game as favorites with a moneyline of -137, while the Blues are underdogs at +117.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Jim Montgomery, the Blues are positioned 13th in their conference and 7th in the Western Central Division. Despite a challenging season, the Blues have shown potential in recent games, highlighted by a solid win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, 5-1, on March 28. However, they have faced back-to-back narrow losses in their last two outings against the Kings and Sharks.
Meanwhile, Anaheim, led by Head Coach Joel Quenneville, has excelled this season, ranking 4th in their conference and leading the Western Pacific Division. Despite losing their last three games, the Ducks demonstrated resilience with significant performances against top teams. Notably, their offense has been consistent, as seen in their 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on March 24.
Ducks vs Blues At a Glance
- Game Location: Honda Center
- Broadcast Info: ESPN+ at 10:00 PM
- St. Louis Blues Record: 31-32-12, ranked 7th in Western Central Division
- Anaheim Ducks Record: 41-29-5, leading the Western Pacific Division
- Goalie Spotlight: Blues’ Jordan Binnington, 24 SV on 26 shots in last game
- Game Odds: Ducks MoneyLine at -137, Blues at +117
Ducks Look to Bounce Back Against the Blues
Offensive Firepower
The visiting team’s offense is led by a strong performance in goals, ranking 8th in the league with 244 goals. This offensive capability is also bolstered by their 10th place ranking in assists, with 411 recorded this season. Their ability to generate shots is evident as they hold the 3rd spot with 2283 shots on goal.
Despite their scoring capabilities, the power play has been less effective, as they rank 12th in power play goals with 44. This suggests a focus on improving special teams’ efficiency could further enhance their offensive output.
Defensive Efforts
Defensively, the team ranks 12th in both hits and blocks, demonstrating a physical presence on the ice. They have accumulated 1576 hits and 1100 blocks, indicating a willingness to engage physically with their opponents.
However, challenges exist in faceoff performance and giveaways. The team ranks 18th in faceoffs won and 15th in giveaways, suggesting areas for improvement in maintaining puck possession and minimizing turnovers.
Goaltending Insights
The goaltending unit has faced a substantial workload, with 1906 saves made during the season. Despite this, the team ranks 21st in goals against, with 242 allowed, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in their defensive setup.
With no recorded shutouts, goaltending consistency and defensive support will be crucial in upcoming games, particularly against teams with high offensive pressure.
Team Betting Trends
- SU Last 3: 1-2 (33.3%)
- SU Last 5: 3-2 (60.0%)
- SU Last 10: 5-5 (50.0%)
- SU All Games: 24-29 (45.3%)
- SU as Favorite: 9-8 (52.9%)
- SU as Underdog: 15-21 (41.7%)
- Puckline Last 3: 1-2 (33.3%)
- Puckline Last 5: 3-2 (60.0%)
- Puckline Last 10: 5-5 (50.0%)
- Puckline All Games: 22-31 (41.5%)
- Puckline as Favorite: 5-12 (29.4%)
- Puckline as Underdog: 17-19 (47.2%)
- O/U Last 3: 2-1 (66.7%)
- O/U Last 5: 3-2 (60.0%)
- O/U Last 10: 4-6 (40.0%)
- O/U All Games: 31-22 (58.5%)
Blues Look to Rebound Against the Ducks
Offensive Challenges
The St. Louis Blues head into their next game with offensive challenges to overcome. They rank 22nd in goals scored this season, tallying 195 goals. Their assists, ranking 25th with 334, also highlight a need for improvement in setting up scoring opportunities.
Additionally, the Blues have struggled to capitalize on their shots, with a rank of 29th in shots on goal. Their power play, however, shows potential with 33 goals, placing them 18th in the league.
Defensive Strengths and Weaknesses
Defensively, the Blues demonstrate their physicality with a 7th place ranking in hits, accumulating 1656. However, they struggle with blocking shots, standing at 22nd in the league with 1024 blocks.
Another area of concern is their ability to win faceoffs, as they rank last in the league. This can impact their ability to control play and maintain possession.
Goaltending Insights
In goal, the Blues have allowed 218 goals against, placing them 13th overall. Despite this, they have yet to record a shutout this season. Goaltending remains a crucial area for the team as they aim to tighten up defensively.
The Blues have managed 1806 saves, highlighting their goaltenders’ workload. Improving their defensive play in front of the net could alleviate some pressure on their goalies.
Team Betting Trends
- SU Last 3: 2-1 (66.7%)
- SU Last 5: 3-2 (60.0%)
- SU Last 10: 7-3 (70.0%)
- SU All Games: 27-31 (46.6%)
- SU as Favorite: 6-12 (33.3%)
- SU as Underdog: 21-19 (52.5%)
The puckline trends show a strong performance recently, with a perfect 3-0 record over the last three games. Over the last 10 games, they have covered the puckline in 9 contests, indicating reliability in close games. On the other hand, the over/under trends suggest a tendency towards lower-scoring games, with only 1 game hitting the over in their last 10.
Ducks vs Blues Prediction: Ducks -137
The Anaheim Ducks stand as the favorites in this matchup, with a moneyline of -137. They have a stronger season record at 41-29-5 compared to the Blues’ 31-32-12. Additionally, the Ducks lead their division, bolstering their confidence on home ice at the Honda Center.
St. Louis Blues have struggled throughout the season, placing 7th in their division. Their conference record of 18-25 further indicates their difficulties against Western Conference opponents. With playoff hopes dwindling, they may lack the edge needed to overcome the Ducks.
The Ducks have shown resilience at home, and despite a recent loss to the Sharks, their overall performance remains solid. The betting trends indicate that as a favorite, the Ducks have maintained a reasonable 52.9% win rate, supporting their potential to secure victory.
Based on these factors, the Anaheim Ducks are poised to take the win. The projected final score suggests a decisive game with Anaheim Ducks 4 – St. Louis Blues 1.
- Ducks vs Blues Prediction: Ducks -137
- Ducks vs Blues Score: Ducks 4 – Blues 1
