- 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 (0-0) visit T-Mobile Arena to take on the Vegas Golden Knights (1-0) on Oct. 2 in Paradise, NV. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Golden Knights are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+118).
The Ducks vs. Golden Knights Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Ducks vs. Golden Knights Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Ducks | +1.5 -145 | 6.5 +100 | +165 |
| Golden Knights | -1.5 +118 | 6.5 -120 | -200 |
Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Golden Knights will win this game with 62.9% 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 58.7% 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
Ducks Best Bets & Trends
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 20 games (+12.70 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+7.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+6.20 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.50 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Game Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 92% ROI)
Golden Knights Best Bets & Trends
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+11.30 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+9.50 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.75 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Moneyline in 9 of their last 20 games at home (+6.45 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 2P Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.45 Units / 18% ROI)
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Golden Knights vs Ducks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel (Veg) | +160 |
| Mark Stone (Veg) | +160 |
| Cutter Gauthier (ANA) | +170 |
| Mitch Marner (VEG) | +175 |
| Leo Carlsson (ANA) | +200 |
| Tomas Hertl (VEG) | +200 |
Ducks: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights
The Ducks were 43-37 (.538) last season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks were 27-22 (.551) when outshooting their opponents last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .523
The Ducks were undefeated (6-0) when allowing 2 or less xG last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .683
The Ducks were 14-7 (.667) when tied after the second period last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Ducks
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 1-25 (.038) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165
The Golden Knights were 33-23 (.589) when creating 5 or more rush chances last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .539
The Golden Knights were 12-36 (.250) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .282
Ducks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Ducks secondary assisted on 5 goals while shorthanded last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Ducks recorded 33.1 shots per game last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.8
The Ducks had 4 forecheck chances in overtime last season — tied for 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Ducks scored on 7% of rush chances while leading last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
Golden Knights Offensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights had 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights had 5.1 slot shots per game in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.2
The Golden Knights have 6 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights had 1,213 slot shots in the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
Ducks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Ducks allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Ducks allowed 8.1 rush chances per game in the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Ducks allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Ducks allowed 0.8 goals per game against the power play in the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
Golden Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights allowed 7 forecheck chances in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights had a .799 slot save percentage last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .828
The Golden Knights have a .808 slot save percentage in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd 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
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