In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 13th 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 2-0-0 this year after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas trailed 1-0 early in the first period, but they scored the next three goals to lead 3-1. Vegas took a 3-2 lead into the third period and they were able to hang on for the win. The Golden Knights outshot St. Louis by a total of 28-22, recorded 10 hits, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Eichel and Barbashev had one goal and one assist each, while Hill stopped 19 of 22 shots for an .864 save percentage.
Vegas defeated Colorado by a score of 8-4 in their first game. Vegas has scored 6.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while they are 40% on the power play and 60% on the penalty kill. Ivan Barbashev has scored three goals and three assists, while Jack Eichel has scored one goal and five assists on the season. Adin Hill is 2-0-0 this year with a 3.50 goals against average and an .870 save percentage.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 1-0-0 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 2-0 on Saturday. Anaheim scored two goals in the third period and they played great defense in the game for the shutout win. The Ducks recorded 30 shots on goal, recorded 11 hits, and went 0-5 on the power play, but they did go 3-3 on the penalty kill. Lundestrom and Zegras had one goal each, while Leason, McGinn, and Fowler added one assist each. Dostal saved all 30 shots that he faced, but he will get the night off here.
Anaheim was able to start their season on the right foot with a shutout victory over San Jose on Saturday, but it is never easy to play back-to-back in your first two games of the season. The Ducks have some very nice talent on their team, but staying healthy and getting good goaltending is going to be key.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Ducks
- The Ducks have lost each of their last 10 Sunday games.
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last eight Sunday games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The home team has covered the puck line in nine of the last 10 games between the Ducks and Golden Knights.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Ducks have lost the second period in 10 of their last 11 games as road underdogs.
Why the Ducks will beat the Golden Knights
- The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Ducks have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Ducks have won the third period in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Golden Knights’ last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Ducks’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 11 games as home favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 27 of the Ducks’ last 29 games against opponents on a winning streak.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last 11 games as home favorites.
- Jack Eichel has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Cam Fowler has recorded an assist in each of the Ducks’ last six games.
- Frank Vatrano has scored at least one goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games as underdogs.
- Cam Fowler has recorded a point in each of the Ducks’ last six games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T1st in the league for goals per game this season (6.00).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T4th in the league in power play percentage this season (40.00%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league for goals against per game this season (0.00).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (100.00%).
Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
Neither one of these teams has experienced a loss early in this season, but that will change here for one of these teams. Vegas has looked very good offensively in their first two games of the season, but they have allowed seven goals in those two victories. Anaheim could have some issues scoring the puck like they did last year, and I think they will show fatigue in the second and third periods here. I do think Vegas will button things up on their own end, while the Ducks won’t generate much as the game goes on. Take the under here.