Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
Ducks take flight against Golden Knights in a Pacific Division clash! Who will claim victory? Check out these AI picks, betting odds, and analysis for this crucial Golden Knights vs Ducks matchup.
Anaheim Struggles on the Road and as Underdogs:
- The Anaheim Ducks are mired in a slump (26-50-5 record), especially on the road (14-24-2) and as underdogs (22-45-5). They’ve lost their last two games and boast a dismal scoring margin of -1.2 goals per game.
Golden Knights Aim to Extend Win Streak at Home:
- The Vegas Golden Knights (45-28-8) present a stark contrast, riding a three-game win streak and boasting a strong home record (27-11-2). They’re especially dominant as favorites (31-18-4) and have won their last six games at T-Mobile Arena.
Scoring Trends and Betting Insights:
- Expect a fast-paced game! Both teams contribute to high-scoring affairs (Anaheim: 6.1 goals/game, Vegas: 6.3 goals/game). The over/under for this matchup could be close (Anaheim: 37-40-4, Vegas: 40-41-0).
Game Information
| Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights |
| Location of the Game: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas |
| Date and Time: Thursday, April 18th 10:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Golden Knights vs Ducks Prediction Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Ducks | 26-50-5-57Pts | 4 | 7 | Puck Line ANA +1.5 |
ML VGK -149 |
Total OVER 6 |
| Knights | 45-28-8-98Pts | 3 | ||||
- AI Picks: Anaheim Ducks 4 – Vegas Golden Knights 3
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Ducks +1.5 | ML Ducks +267 | OVER
Anaheim Ducks Game Analysis
Anaheim Ducks: Struggling Offense vs. Solid Defense
- The Ducks enter the game with a concerning offensive performance, averaging a league-low 2.5 goals per game (30th in the NHL). They also struggle to generate shots, ranking 30th in shots on goal per game. Interestingly, Anaheim has fared better defensively, allowing the 8th fewest goals in the league. However, opponents still manage a high number of shots against them (averaging 32.3 per game). Their goaltending hasn’t been exceptional either, with just 1 shutout recorded this season (ranking 32nd), according to the NHL team stats.
Key Injuries for the Ducks
According to NHL injuries
- Anaheim will be without several key players due to injury, including Brock McGinn, Max Jones, Mason McTavish, Pavel Mintyukov, and Tristan Luneau.
Vegas Golden Knights Game Analysis
Vegas Golden Knights: Balanced Attack, Vulnerable Defense?
- The Golden Knights boast a respectable offense, averaging 3.2 goals per game (14th in the NHL). They also generate a decent amount of shots (15th in shots on goal per game). Their special teams show promise, ranking 18th in power play goals and a surprising 9th in shorthanded goals.
- Defensively, Vegas has been somewhat inconsistent, allowing the 14th most goals in the league. While opponents don’t overwhelm them with shots (averaging 30.3 per game), their shutout record sits at a low 23rd in the NHL (with just 3 shutouts).
Key Injuries for the Golden Knights
According to NHL injuries
- Vegas will be missing several key players, including William Carrier, Chandler Stephenson, Alex Pietrangelo, and Robin Lehner. Anthony Mantha is also questionable due to undisclosed reasons. These absences could impact the NHL player stats.
Golden Knights Hold Recent Edge over Ducks
- Historically, Vegas has dominated Anaheim in head-to-head matchups, winning 6 out of the last 10 encounters. Interestingly, when the Ducks have been underdogs against the Golden Knights, they’ve managed to cover the spread in 2 out of the last 3 meetings.
- Expect a potentially high-scoring affair! The last five matchups between these teams averaged 6 goals per game, with a slight lean towards underdogs (over/under record of 2-3).
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