Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Ducks vs Golden Knights
The Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, 19-20-2 on the road) take on the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 20-12-9 at home) at T-Mobile Arena in Game 5 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The series is tied 2-2.
Knights Stand Out as a Great Bet
We’re keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the 3-Way Moneyline. Take the +104 that the Golden Knights are able to secure a regulation time win when clashing with the Ducks.
Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 4-3 Ducks Victory
Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights were in action at Honda Center two nights ago, with the Ducks triumphing 4-3.
The Ducks had 25 shots on goal. Beckett Sennecke was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. The Knights recorded 21 shots on goal, with Pavel Dorofeyev, Brett Howden and Tomas Hertl scoring one goal apiece.
Head-to-Head Statistics
There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.
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 vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks
Discover our expert Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.
Game Prediction
Vegas Golden Knights should be able to outscore their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the 60-minute line. There is a tempting +104 for them to win this NHL clash in regulation time.
Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.
Key Ducks vs Golden Knights stats:
Golden Knights have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.Golden Knights have won 13 of their last 20 games.Ducks have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.Ducks have lost 12 of their last 20 games.Knights 3-Way Moneyline Probability
Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 49% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
Looking for Bigger Odds?
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 recorded Over 3.5 shots on goal in 5 straight road games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of +115 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 Made Favorites by the Books
The sportsbooks have Vegas Golden Knights at -149 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Anaheim Ducks are trading at +125.
The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +104.
If you’re wagering on National Hockey League clashes, we recommend heading to the top sportsbooks and scanning through the hundreds of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to bet pre-game and in-game.
Pavel Dorofeyev Favorite to Score the First Goal
Player Goals
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Player Assists
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Shea Theodore (Knights)
Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)
Player Shots
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Micro Betting
There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and 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
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 6 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 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 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 31.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 6.7
Blocks: 15.4
Faceoff Wins : 27.8
Hits: 37.3
Giveaways: 13.9
Takeaways: 3.7
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 32.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 6.9
Blocks: 16.2
Faceoff Wins : 28.9
Hits: 27.4
Giveaways: 15.4
Takeaways: 4.1
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 27.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 4
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 8.4
Blocks: 15.2
Faceoff Wins : 33.8
Hits: 35.9
Giveaways: 17.6
Takeaways: 5.2
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 29.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
Penalties: 4.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 9.5
Blocks: 15.3
Faceoff Wins : 30.7
Hits: 29.8
Giveaways: 18.8
Takeaways: 4.4
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 Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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