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 4 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Vegas leads the series 2-1.
Knights Worth Backing
Vegas is available at -114 on the Moneyline and we’re expecting the Golden Knights to have the edge over Anaheim. The odds look appealing based on the opening games of the series and both teams’ home and road form.
Knights Bounced Back
Vegas started the series with a 3-1 win in Game 1, though the Ducks bounced back with a 3-1 victory in Game 2 before the Golden Knights claimed a 6-2 win on Friday night at Honda Center.
The Knights recorded 28 shots on goal, with Mitchell Marner scoring a hat trick and adding an assist. Goalie Carter Hart made 31 saves for a .939 save percentage. The Ducks finished with 33 shots on goal, while Chris Kreider and Beckett Sennecke each scored once.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Knights have taken six of the last 10 meetings between the two sides.
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 (Confirmed)
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
We’ve lined up expert Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best same game parlay advice. Read on for the full breakdown.
Game Prediction
The Golden Knights at -114 on the Moneyline stands out as an appealing betting option in this Stanley Cup clash. We’re backing Vegas to continue their strong start to the series
We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.
Key Golden Knights vs Ducks stats:
Golden Knights have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Golden Knights have won 7 of their last 10 games.Golden Knights have won 3 consecutive games on the road.Ducks have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.Ducks have lost 12 of their last 20 games.Ducks have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Golden Knights.Knights Moneyline Probability
According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.
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Our Game Prediction
Golden Knights Moneyline @ -114
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Player Prop Picks
Ivan Barbashev (Golden Knights) has recorded one assist or more in 5 straight road games. The odds for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +150 for this happening.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 3-1 Golden Knights victory could be worth considering in the correct score market at odds of +1600. This wager offers the potential for a bigger payout while adding another layer of excitement to the matchup.
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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.
Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way
We’re seeing the Anaheim Ducks priced up at -106 for a victory, with the Vegas Golden Knights trading at -114. The tome team have a 52% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.
The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -106.
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Leo Carlsson Favorite to Score the First Goal
Player Goals
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Player Assists
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)
Shea Theodore (Knights)
Player Shots
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Jack Eichel (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
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 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 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 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 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 3 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 3.50 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 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 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 28.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 7.6
Blocks: 15.4
Faceoff Wins : 33.7
Hits: 35.1
Giveaways: 18.1
Takeaways: 4.8
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 30.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 2.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 5.7
Blocks: 15.5
Faceoff Wins : 29.8
Hits: 25.6
Giveaways: 14.7
Takeaways: 5.1
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 32.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 6.7
Blocks: 15.6
Faceoff Wins : 28.4
Hits: 35.5
Giveaways: 14.2
Takeaways: 3.7
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 33.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 9.1
Blocks: 13.8
Faceoff Wins : 30.2
Hits: 27.9
Giveaways: 15.6
Takeaways: 5.2
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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