Canucks vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - April 12

The Anaheim Ducks (42-32-5) host the Vancouver Canucks (23-48-8) after John Carlson recorded a hat trick in the Ducks' 6-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. The matchup on Sunday starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our pick for who will capture the win in Sunday's game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Canucks have recorded a 2-8-0 record after putting up 27 total goals (10 power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 40.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 42 goals in those games.

Canucks vs. Ducks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Ducks 4, Canucks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-310)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

• The Ducks have gone 17-5-22 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 42-32-5.
• Anaheim has 35 points (15-5-5) in the 25 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• The nine times this season the Ducks ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
• Anaheim has finished 4-7-1 in the 12 games this season when it scored two goals (registering nine points).
• The Ducks have scored more than two goals 52 times, and are 37-12-3 in those games (to record 77 points).
• In the 22 games when Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 15-3-4 record (34 points).
• When it has outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 24-16-3 (51 points).
• The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 31 games, going 16-13-2 to register 34 points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks have earned a record of 8-8-16 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 23-48-8.
• Vancouver has earned 20 points (7-9-6) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Canucks recorded just one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
• Vancouver has 12 points (4-16-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 35 games, earning 41 points from those contests.
• Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 26 games this season and has recorded 21 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 5-19-2 (12 points).
• The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 52 times this season, and earned 42 points in those games.

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Canucks vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California

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