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Sharks vs. Ducks prediction: Why Anaheim is favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [12/29/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks predictions for NHL Monday.
The Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks will lock horns in the NHL at Honda Center on Monday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Ducks as the most likely winner of the Sharks vs. Ducks game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Sharks vs. Ducks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL game between the Sharks and Ducks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Ducks a 59% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Sharks vs. Ducks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-155) | -1.5 (+138) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -170 |
| Total | o6.5 (-130) | u6.5 (+114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sharks vs. Ducks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Sharks +1.5 | -155 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +142 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +114 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Sharks vs. Ducks player props
Who will score a goal in Sharks vs. Ducks?
According to our model, Macklin Celebrini is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Ducks.
Our projections give Celebrini a 41.6% chance of scoring a goal at Honda Center, while the star is a 9.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 41.6% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 31.4% |
| Collin Graf | 24.1% |
| William Eklund | 23.7% |
| Adam Gaudette | 21.4% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 32.1% |
| Leo Carlsson | 31.3% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 30.3% |
| Mason McTavish | 27.2% |
| Beckett Sennecke | 27.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 9.0% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 5.4% |
| Collin Graf | 4.2% |
| William Eklund | 4.2% |
| Adam Gaudette | 3.9% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 6.3% |
| Leo Carlsson | 5.9% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 5.8% |
| Beckett Sennecke | 5.1% |
| Mason McTavish | 4.9% |
Sharks vs. Ducks game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Ducks and Sharks at Honda Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Honda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Ducks, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Monday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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