NHL Betting Preview: Ducks vs Golden Knights
The Anaheim Ducks meet the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:30 on Monday, May 4.
Back Knights to Overcome Ducks
The best wager could be backing the Golden Knights to claim a regulation time victory when clashing with the Ducks. Our prediction can be taken at -104 on the 3-Way Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.
Ducks 4-3 to the Good in Previous H2H
Anaheim Ducks won their previous game which was at home. It was a 5-2 triumph at Honda Center against Edmonton Oilers. Troy Terry found the net along with four other players. Goalie Lukas Dostal had 25 saves (.926).
Vegas Golden Knights have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Utah Mammoth were beaten 5-1 at Delta Center. Mitchell Marner had 3 points which includes 2 goals and 1 assist. Goalie Carter Hart had a great game and ended up with 22 saves (.957).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Ducks won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-3 triumph when facing the Knights at Honda Center. The Ducks have racked up three straight victories over the Knights. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.
Starting Goalies
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
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
Anaheim Ducks – Last 10 Games
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.2 goals from 32.8 shots on goal, with a 35.1% powerplay efficiency. The Ducks have given up 3.3 goals from 25.6 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 72.4%.
Jackson LaCombe and Mikael Granlund are the top points scorers. They have both scored 12 points over the past 10 games, including 2 goals and 10 assists. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.42 goal against average with a .875 save percentage.
Vegas Golden Knights – Last 10 Games
The Knights have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 31.2 shots on goal, with a 18.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.6 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.
The top points scorer is Jack Eichel with 17 points, 3 goals and 14 assists, while Mark Stone is next in line after registering 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Carter Hart have a 2.28 GAA with a .910 SV%.
Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
We’re heading to the 60-minute line and our pick is for Vegas Golden Knights to win this NHL clash in regulation time. They have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -104 makes plenty of appeal.
Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.
Key Ducks vs Golden Knights stats:
Golden Knights have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.Golden Knights have won 7 of their last 10 games.Golden Knights have won 3 consecutive games.Ducks have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.Knights 3-Way Moneyline Probability
The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 51% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.
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We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Vegas win with an Over or Under selection. This provides plenty of juice for bettors looking for extra value.
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Our Game Prediction
Golden Knights 3-Way Moneyline @ -104
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Player Prop Picks
Leo Carlsson (Ducks) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -161 available.
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Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights 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.
Knights Likely to Win According to Latest Odds
Vegas Golden Knights are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -164. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +136 about Anaheim Ducks.
The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -100.
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Jack Eichel is the First Goalscorer Favorite
You will find Jack Eichel at +1100 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favorite. There’s the chance to get +165 that he finds the net at anytime.
Player Goals
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Player Assists
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)
John Carlson (Ducks)
Player Shots
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Shea Theodore (Knights)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Micro Betting
Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Anaheim Ducks Stats
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1.3
Shots: 32.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 6.7
Blocks: 13.6
Faceoff Wins : 30.2
Hits: 28.7
Giveaways: 16.5
Takeaways: 4.8
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 31.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 8.2
Blocks: 14.7
Faceoff Wins : 30.1
Hits: 23.9
Giveaways: 15.5
Takeaways: 5
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 31.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 7.2
Blocks: 16.9
Faceoff Wins : 32.4
Hits: 32
Giveaways: 16.7
Takeaways: 5
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 30.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
Penalties: 4.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 9.5
Blocks: 15.2
Faceoff Wins : 30.6
Hits: 27.6
Giveaways: 17.4
Takeaways: 4.8
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 Kevin Thompson
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