Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Odds and Picks for Thursday, 01/08/26

The Anaheim Ducks are on a 4-game road trip and are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. The Ducks are experiencing a 7-game losing streak, rapidly falling in the standings. Their primary issue has been their goaltending, as both goalies have save percentages below .900. Additionally, the Ducks are allowing too many scoring chances — and these 2 factors have combined to lead to several high-scoring games.

The Hurricanes are currently facing challenges in goaltending. Brandon Bussi has endured a difficult January, posting a goals-against average of 3.37 and a save percentage of .877. While his overall numbers remain strong, this downturn could indicate that regression is on the horizon. Frederik Andersen also appears to be struggling, with a save percentage of .867 this season. Given that both goalies are underperforming and Anaheim is consistently finding the back of the net, this matchup has the potential to become a fast-paced, high-scoring game. Therefore, I confidently recommend taking the over.

Ducks vs Hurricanes prediction: Over 6.5 (-135) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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