Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Ducks

The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 19-14-8 on the road) take on the Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, 24-13-4 at home) at Honda Center in Game 3 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The series is tied 1-1.

We’re keeping our betting prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -115 that the Golden Knights are able to secure a victory over the Ducks.

Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks met two nights ago, with the Ducks coming away with a 3-1 win at T-Mobile Arena.

The Ducks had 28 shots on goal, with Leo Carlsson, Beckett Sennecke and Jansen Harkins scoring one goal apiece. Goalie Lukas Dostal produced a great performance and had 21 saves (.955). The Knights racked up 22 shots on goal. Carter Hart recorded 25 saves (.926), while Mark Stone was the only goalscorer.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Carter Hart (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-3-3	2.7	.891	0
23/24	12-9-2	2.8	.906	1

Lukas Dostal (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	30-20-4	3.1	.888	0
23/24	14-23-2	3.33	.902	1

Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the best Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet same game parlay.

Game Prediction

The value wager could involve heading to the Moneyline where you can back Vegas Golden Knights to win this NHL clash. Our pick is currently available at a generous -115.

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Key Golden Knights vs Ducks stats:

• Golden Knights have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Golden Knights have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Golden Knights have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
• Ducks have lost 11 of their last 20 games.

Knights Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Leo Carlsson Over 3.5 Shots +110

Leo Carlsson (Ducks) has recorded Over 3.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of +110.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 3 - 1 Ducks

You can secure odds of +1600 that the Golden Knights are able to land a 3-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Ducks

1-0

Knights

+5500

Ducks

+5500

2-0

Knights

+4000

Ducks

+5000

2-1

Knights

+1400

Ducks

+1500

3-0

Knights

+2800

Ducks

+2900

3-1

Knights

+1600

Ducks

+1500

3-2

Knights

+1000

Ducks

+950

4-0

Knights

+4000

Ducks

+4000

4-1

Knights

+1400

Ducks

+1400

4-2

Knights

+1400

Ducks

+1400

4-3

Knights

+1100

Ducks

+1050

5-0

Knights

+7000

Ducks

+6600

5-1

Knights

+2500

Ducks

+2500

5-2

Knights

+1500

Ducks

+1500

5-3

Knights

+2000

Ducks

+1900

5-4

Knights

+1700

Ducks

+1600

6-1

Knights

+5500

Ducks

+5000

6-2

Knights

+3500

Ducks

+3000

6-3

Knights

+2500

Ducks

+2500

6-4

Knights

+4500

Ducks

+4000

6-5

Knights

+4500

Ducks

+3500

7-2

Knights

+4500

Ducks

+6000

7-3

Knights

+6600

Ducks

+6600

7-4

Knights

+6600

Ducks

+6000

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There are betting odds of -105 that Anaheim Ducks land victory, with Vegas Golden Knights alternatively at -114. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this game is 53%.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -100.

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Moneyline

Knights

-114

Ducks

-105

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+148

Tie

+320

Ducks

+143

Puck Line

Knights -1.5

+205

Ducks +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 33.2
• Hits: 33.6
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.4
• Hits: 25.7
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 5.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 32
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 36.2
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 33
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 29.8
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 5.1

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