Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Ducks
The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 19-14-8 on the road) face the Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, 24-13-4 at home) at Honda Center in Game 6 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Vegas leads the series 3-2.
Knights Great Value against Ducks
The Golden Knights should prove too strong for the Ducks. Our best prediction is to back the visitors on the Moneyline where a juicy -114 can be landed.
Previous H2H Was Knights Overtime Win
Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks faced off two nights ago and it was the Knights who claimed a 3-2 (OT) victory at T-Mobile Arena.
The Knights had 25 shots on goal. Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals and Tomas Hertl bagged the other. Goalie Carter Hart made 34 saves (.944). The Ducks recorded 36 shots on goal, with Beckett Sennecke and Olen Zellweger scoring one goal each.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.
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 – Last 10 Games
6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 18.0% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.8 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.5%.
Mitchell Marner is the top points scorer with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, with Jack Eichel recording 15 points, 1 goal and 14 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Carter Hart have a 2.44 goal against average with a .909 save percentage.
Anaheim Ducks – Last 10 Games
The Ducks have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 32.0 shots on goal, with a 27.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 74.2%.
The top points scorer is Cutter Gauthier with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, while Alex Killorn is next in line after having 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.27 GAA with a .878 SV%.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
We’re keeping things simple by backing Vegas Golden Knights on the Moneyline. They should have the edge over the home team in this NHL encounter and our pick is available at -114.
Team news plays a key role in our hockey predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NHL form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.
Key Golden Knights vs Ducks stats:
Golden Knights have won 14 of their last 20 games.Golden Knights have won 6 of their last 10 games.Ducks have lost 12 of their last 20 games.Ducks have lost 3 of their last 5 games.Knights Moneyline Probability
The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Our Game Prediction
Golden Knights Moneyline @ -114
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Player Prop Picks
Jack Eichel (Golden Knights) has made at least one assist in 8 of the past 10 games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this looks big at -161.
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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.
Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Books
The latest Moneyline odds are -105 that Anaheim Ducks win, while Vegas Golden Knights have been chalked up at -114. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this game, it’s 53% according to the most popular sportsbooks.
The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +106.
If you’re wagering on the matchup, be sure to visit the best NHL betting sites and browse the extensive selection of game lines and team props. You’ll find opportunities to place wagers both before the puck drops and during live play.
Cutter Gauthier Favorite to Find the Net First
There is +175 available that Cutter Gauthier finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +1050.
Player Goals
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Player Assists
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)
Troy Terry (Ducks)
Player Shots
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
Anaheim Ducks Stats
6 wins and 4 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 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 6.30 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 4 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 3.50 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.50 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 3.50 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 27.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 9.1
Blocks: 14.1
Faceoff Wins : 33.2
Hits: 33.6
Giveaways: 17.6
Takeaways: 5.3
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 29.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 2.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 5.9
Blocks: 14.3
Faceoff Wins : 30.4
Hits: 25.7
Giveaways: 14.7
Takeaways: 5.5
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 32
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 6.5
Blocks: 15.4
Faceoff Wins : 27.4
Hits: 36.2
Giveaways: 13.8
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 33
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 6.5
Blocks: 13.7
Faceoff Wins : 29.2
Hits: 29.8
Giveaways: 14.3
Takeaways: 5.1
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.
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