Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, May 6

Fans gather outside T-Mobile Arena prior to Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals, Monday, May 28, 2018, 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 the Vegas Golden Knights on May 6 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 (+140).

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 Golden Knights will cover the spread with 56.0% 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 13 of their last 15 games (+10.05 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games (+5.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Anaheim Ducks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games (+4.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 3P Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+3.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+10.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+10.00 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+8.55 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 games (+8.40 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+7.65 Units / 28% ROI)

Ducks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Ducks are 42-46 against the spread this NHL season (-20.3 Units / -14.06% ROI).

  • Ducks are 47-42 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.6 Units /2.45% ROI
  • Ducks are 51-35 when betting the Over for +11.4 Units / 10.88% ROI
  • Ducks are 35-51 when betting the Under for -18.1 Units /-18.91% ROI

Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Golden Knights are 37-52 against the spread this NHL season (-6.95 Units /-6.33% ROI).

  • Golden Knights are 44-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.2 Units / -13.58% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 42-42 when betting the Over for -4.05 Units / -4.1% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 42-42 when betting the Under for -3.45 Units / -3.52% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Golden Knights vs Ducks

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Jack Eichel (Veg) +175
Cutter Gauthier (ANA) +190
Pavel Dorofeyev (VEG) +195
Leo Carlsson (ANA) +220
Mark Stone (Veg) +220
Mitch Marner (VEG) +230

Points Per Game Predictions for Golden Knights vs Ducks

Player Name Over Under
Cutter Gauthier (ANA) 0.5 -125 0.5 -105
Mason McTavish (ANA) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Jackson LaCombe (ANA) 0.5 -125 0.5 -105
Leo Carlsson (ANA) 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
John Carlson (ANA) 0.5 +105 0.5 -145

Shots on Goal Predictions for Golden Knights vs Ducks

Player Name Over Under
Cutter Gauthier (ANA) 3.5 -135 3.5 +100
Troy Terry (ANA) 2.5 -115 2.5 -118
Mason McTavish (ANA) 1.5 -135 1.5 -105
Jacob Trouba (ANA) 1.5 -110 1.5 -120
Jackson LaCombe (ANA) 1.5 -190 1.5 +140

Ducks: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights

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

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 were 8-19 (.296) when tied after the first period last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Ducks

The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th 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 are 84-73 (.535) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights were 37-8 (.822) when having 3 or more xG. last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .635

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

The Ducks have secondary assisted on 5 goals while shorthanded this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Ducks have secondary assisted on 12 goals in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

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

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

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

The Golden Knights had 963 slot shots in 5v5 situations last 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 allowed 8.1 rush chances per game last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4

The Ducks have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0

The Ducks allowed 2.4 rush chances per game in the third period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9

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

The Golden Knights have a .783 slot save percentage in the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .831

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 allowed 0.8 goals per game in the third period last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1


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