Carolina Hurricanes vs Anaheim Ducks predictions, Jan 08, 2026

Jan 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Carolina Hurricanes

Anaheim Ducks

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In this upcoming NHL matchup, the Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Anaheim Ducks on January 8, 2026, in what is sure to be an exciting game.

Carolina Hurricanes have shown a decent form recently, winning 2 out of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, Anaheim Ducks have been struggling, failing to secure a victory in their last 5 games. The odds from bookmakers heavily favor the home team, with Carolina Hurricanes having a 56.8% chance of winning compared to Anaheim Ducks’ 23.4%.

The Hurricanes have displayed strong tactical prowess on the ice, with their offensive and defensive lines working effectively together. Meanwhile, the Ducks will need to address their recent struggles and make adjustments to their gameplay in order to compete with their opponents.

While the statistics and recent form may suggest a favorable outcome for Carolina Hurricanes, in sports, anything can happen on any given day. Both teams will surely come prepared to give it their all and fight for the win.

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Carolina
55.9%		 Draw
19.8%		 Anaheim
24.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 8.88% Anaheim Ducks: 1.35%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.74 5.02 3.91
Pinnacle 1.69 4.65 3.97

Latest Results

04.01.26 New Jersey Devils – Carolina Hurricanes – 1:3
03.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Colorado Avalanche – 3:5
01.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 5:7
30.12.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:1
29.12.25 Carolina Hurricanes – New York Rangers – 3:2 OT		 05.01.26 Washington Capitals – Anaheim Ducks – 7:4
02.01.26 Anaheim Ducks – Minnesota Wild – 2:5
31.12.25 Anaheim Ducks – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:4 OT
29.12.25 Anaheim Ducks – San Jose Sharks – 4:5
27.12.25 Los Angeles Kings – Anaheim Ducks – 6:1

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Carolina won 3.
  • Carolina has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Anaheim is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Anaheim may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Carolina is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Carolina won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 59:58. (average 3:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Carolina won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 24:29. (average 2.4:2.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    16.10.25 Anaheim Ducks – Carolina Hurricanes – 1:4
    23.03.25 Anaheim Ducks – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:5
    12.01.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Anaheim Ducks – 2:3 OT
    11.01.24 Carolina Hurricanes – Anaheim Ducks – 6:3
    15.10.23 Anaheim Ducks – Carolina Hurricanes – 6:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 41 28 3 7 3 165:93 69
    2 Dallas Stars 42 21 4 8 9 146:117 58
    3 Minnesota Wild 44 18 7 8 11 140:119 58
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 40 13 4 12 11 124:126 46
    5 Edmonton Oilers 42 15 5 6 16 139:143 46
    6 Seattle Kraken 40 13 6 7 14 108:116 45
    7 Los Angeles Kings 41 12 6 9 14 111:113 45
    8 Anaheim Ducks 42 13 8 3 18 143:153 45
    9 San Jose Sharks 41 11 9 3 18 127:146 43
    10 Utah Mammoth 43 14 6 3 20 130:124 43
    11 Nashville Predators 41 14 5 4 18 118:136 42
    12 St. Louis Blues 43 17 0 8 18 107:146 42
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 42 13 4 7 18 118:134 41
    14 Calgary Flames 42 14 4 4 20 112:126 40
    15 Vancouver Canucks 41 10 6 5 20 117:143 37
    16 Winnipeg Jets 40 13 2 4 21 115:126 34

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Detroit Red Wings 44 18 7 4 15 136:141 54
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 41 20 5 3 13 142:110 53
    3 Carolina Hurricanes 42 16 9 3 14 141:128 53
    4 Montreal Canadiens 42 14 9 6 13 141:141 52
    5 New York Islanders 42 15 8 4 15 120:120 50
    6 Washington Capitals 43 20 2 6 15 142:125 50
    7 Philadelphia Flyers 40 14 7 7 12 124:116 49
    8 Pittsburgh Penguins 41 16 4 9 12 135:131 49
    9 Florida Panthers 41 19 3 3 16 129:130 47
    10 Buffalo Sabres 40 15 6 4 15 125:126 46
    11 Boston Bruins 42 15 7 2 18 133:136 46
    12 New Jersey Devils 42 15 7 2 18 114:124 46
    13 New York Rangers 44 13 7 6 18 116:120 46
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 41 15 4 7 15 137:138 45
    15 Ottawa Senators 41 15 5 5 16 136:134 45
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 41 11 7 7 16 127:137 43

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.46%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.38%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9.25 (8.88%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.21%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.5 (7.82%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.46%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.47%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 19.5 (4.21%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.57%)

    10. New Jersey Devils: 31 (2.65%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 32.5 (2.53%)

    12. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

    13. Toronto Maple Leafs: 51 (1.61%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.35%)

    15. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.35%)

    16. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.35%)

    17. New York Rangers: 64 (1.28%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. Winnipeg Jets: 101 (0.81%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Columbus Blue Jackets: 126 (0.65%)

    23. Philadelphia Flyers: 138.5 (0.59%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.36%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 251 (0.33%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 301 (0.27%)

    29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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