Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, May 12

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Cole Smith (22) celebrates his empty-net goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 30, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Golden Knights are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Ducks
  • Ducks vs. Golden Knights Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Anaheim Ducks visit T-Mobile Arena to take on theV egas Golden Knights on May 12 in Paradise, NV. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 pm.

The Golden Knights are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+150).

The Ducks vs. Golden Knights Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.

Ducks vs. Golden Knights Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Golden Knights will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Ducks vs Golden Knights Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Ducks will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 20 games (+9.95 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+6.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 3P Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Anaheim Ducks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+4.30 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+10.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+8.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 games (+7.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the Puck Line in 8 of their last 13 games (+6.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.50 Units / 42% ROI)

Ducks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Ducks are 43-48 against the spread this NHL season (-22.85 Units / -15.26% ROI).

  • Ducks are 49-43 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.85 Units /3.52% ROI
  • Ducks are 53-36 when betting the Over for +12.35 Units / 11.45% ROI
  • Ducks are 36-53 when betting the Under for -19.45 Units /-19.61% ROI

Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Golden Knights are 39-53 against the spread this NHL season (-4.8 Units /-4.2% ROI).

  • Golden Knights are 45-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.7 Units / -14.28% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 44-43 when betting the Over for -3.1 Units / -3.04% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 43-44 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -4.73% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Golden Knights vs Ducks

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Pavel Dorofeyev (VEG) +170
Jack Eichel (Veg) +175
Cutter Gauthier (ANA) +195
Mitch Marner (VEG) +200
Leo Carlsson (ANA) +210
Ivan Barbashev (VEG) +250

Points Per Game Predictions for Golden Knights vs Ducks

Player Name Over Under
Cutter Gauthier (ANA) 0.5 -130 0.5 -105
Jackson LaCombe (ANA) 0.5 -115 0.5 -115
Chris Kreider (ANA) 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Troy Terry (ANA) 0.5 -155 0.5 +115
Mitch Marner (VEG) 1.5 +175 1.5 -235

Shots on Goal Predictions for Golden Knights vs Ducks

Player Name Over Under
Cutter Gauthier (ANA) 3.5 -105 3.5 -135
Jackson LaCombe (ANA) 1.5 -130 1.5 -105
Chris Kreider (ANA) 1.5 +105 1.5 -145
Troy Terry (ANA) 2.5 +115 2.5 -155
Mitch Marner (VEG) 2.5 +105 2.5 -145

Ducks: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights

The Ducks are 43-37 (.538) this season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Ducks were 35-46 (.432) last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Ducks are 95-127 (.428) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Ducks were 4-39 (.093) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144

Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Ducks

The Golden Knights are 121-100 (.548) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights are 1-25 (.038) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165

The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights are 84-73 (.535) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Ducks have 236 forecheck chances this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Ducks have scored 5 power play goals in the third period this month — most among NHL Teams

The Ducks have recorded 33.1 shots per game this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.8

The Ducks have scored 12 power play goals this month — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights had 12.2 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2

The Golden Knights have 5.1 slot shots per game in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.2

The Golden Knights have 232 inner slot shots in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams

The Ducks have allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0

The Ducks have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1

The Ducks have allowed 105 goals while tied this season — most among NHL Teams

The Ducks made 31.7 saves per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 27.3

The Golden Knights have allowed 11 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have allowed 9 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have a .789 slot save percentage while tied this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .836

The Golden Knights have allowed 7 forecheck chances in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams


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