Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Ducks
The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 19-14-8 on the road) take on the Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, 24-13-4 at home) at Honda Center in Game 3 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The series is tied 1-1.
Knights Should Have the Edge Against Ducks
We’re keeping our betting prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -115 that the Golden Knights are able to secure a victory over the Ducks.
Ducks 3-1 Winners When Teams Last Met
Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks met two nights ago, with the Ducks coming away with a 3-1 win at T-Mobile Arena.
The Ducks had 28 shots on goal, with Leo Carlsson, Beckett Sennecke and Jansen Harkins scoring one goal apiece. Goalie Lukas Dostal produced a great performance and had 21 saves (.955). The Knights racked up 22 shots on goal. Carter Hart recorded 25 saves (.926), while Mark Stone was the only goalscorer.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.
Starting Goalies
Carter Hart (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
11-3-3
2.7
.891
0
23/24
12-9-2
2.8
.906
1
Lukas Dostal (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
30-20-4
3.1
.888
0
23/24
14-23-2
3.33
.902
1
Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks
Join us as we dissect the best Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet same game parlay.
Game Prediction
The value wager could involve heading to the Moneyline where you can back Vegas Golden Knights to win this NHL clash. Our pick is currently available at a generous -115.
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Key Golden Knights vs Ducks stats:
Golden Knights have won 4 of their last 5 games.Golden Knights have won 7 of their last 10 games.Golden Knights have won 2 consecutive games on the road.Ducks have lost 11 of their last 20 games.Knights Moneyline Probability
According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.
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Our Game Prediction
Golden Knights Moneyline @ -115
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Player Prop Picks
Leo Carlsson (Ducks) has recorded Over 3.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of +110.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest
There are betting odds of -104 that Anaheim Ducks land victory, with Vegas Golden Knights alternatively at -115. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this game is 53%.
The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +114.
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Cutter Gauthier Favorite to Score the First Goal
Player Goals
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Player Assists
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)
Troy Terry (Ducks)
Player Shots
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
Anaheim Ducks Stats
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 8.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 29.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 4.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8.6
Blocks: 16
Faceoff Wins : 33.2
Hits: 34.4
Giveaways: 17.9
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 32
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 6.5
Blocks: 16.4
Faceoff Wins : 30.9
Hits: 24.6
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 4.5
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 33.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 6.5
Blocks: 15.2
Faceoff Wins : 29.3
Hits: 31.8
Giveaways: 16.1
Takeaways: 3.7
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 1.2
Shots: 33.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 9.1
Blocks: 12.6
Faceoff Wins : 30.5
Hits: 24.9
Giveaways: 16.2
Takeaways: 5.7
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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