San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim gets a narrow lean over San Jose in this preseason meeting, with the Honda Center setting and last season’s stronger overall profile providing the separation. The Ducks went 43-33 and were especially effective at home (24-17), while the Sharks finished 39-35 and were 18-23 on the road. Anaheim also averaged more goals (3.23 to 3.04) and considerably more shots (30.8 to 25.8), which gives its offense the clearest statistical edge. Still, this is not a strong call: both teams have notable players listed out, including Troy Terry for ANA and Adam Gaudette for SJ, and the preseason setting makes margins volatile. ANA 53%, SJ 47%.