In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, October 2nd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 1-0-0 this season after they defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Vegas led 2-0 after the first period and 3-1 after the second, but they needed two third period goals to seal the win. The Golden Knights out shot Chicago by a total of 37-26, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas was led by Jack Eichel, who had one goal and two assists, while Carter Hart stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage in the win.
The Golden Knights were 39-26-17 last season and they finished with 95 points, which was first in the Pacific Division. Vegas was two points ahead of the Oilers for first and three points ahead of the Ducks for third. The Golden Knights started the year with a 6-5 shootout loss against the Kings, but they were 5-2 through two games. Vegas had some troubles towards the end of the season and ended up firing their head coach, but they finished the regular season by winning seven of their last eight. The Golden Knights defeated the Mammoth, Ducks, and Avalanche in the playoffs, but lost in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Hurricanes.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks went 43-33-6 last year and they finished with 92 points, which was third in the Pacific Division. Anaheim was two points ahead of the Kings in fourth place, while they were three points behind Vegas for first. The Ducks started the season with a 3-1 loss against Seattle, but they were 4-3 through seven games. Anaheim went through a long losing streak in December/January, but they were great after that point. The Ducks defeated the Oilers in the playoffs, but lost to Vegas in six games. Anaheim scored 265 goals last year, which was 13th in the NHL, while they allowed 288 goals against, which was 29th.
In the preseason, Anaheim went 1-3-0, which was tied for last in the Pacific Division. The Ducks got a win against the Sharks, but lost to the Kings twice and Sharks once. Anaheim is led by Cutter Gauthier, who had 41 goals and 28 assists, while Leo Carlsson added 29 goals and 38 assists last year.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have lost 16 of their last 20 games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 road openers as underdogs.
- The Ducks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Ducks have won five of their last six Friday games as underdogs.
- The Golden Knights have lost two of their last three games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Ducks’ last five games.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games.
- The Ducks have won the second period in six of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games against the Ducks following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Ducks’ last eight night games at T-Mobile Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five Friday games at T-Mobile Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 14 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last nine road games against the Golden Knights.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight Friday night appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Beckett Sennecke has scored a goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games.
Golden Knights vs Ducks Prediction
Vegas was able to dominate Chicago in their first game for the easy win and they will look to make it two in a row here. The Golden Knights have a ton of talent and Hart should be even better this year in net. Anaheim had a very exciting 25-26 season and we will see if the young players continue to improve. The Ducks were very high scoring last year, but they played very poor defense. Take the over here.