Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction NHL Picks 12/23/24

In this article, we will formulate an Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights  Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 23rd, at the T-Mobile Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Golden Knights’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vegas

-Recent betting trends in games played between Anaheim and Vegas 

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Ducks and Golden Knights.

Ducks on Tired Legs

The Ducks are going to be on tired legs after their game on Sunday against the Utah Hockey Club. Two games ago against the Colorado Avalanche, the Ducks scored two goals, but the defense gave up four goals. John Gibson was in goal and he saved 19 of the 22 shots that he faced. The Ducks on the season are averaging 2.42 goals while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league while the defense is ranked 17th. In this game, the Ducks are going to need to find a way to get the offense going early to try and put the pressure on. 

Golden Knights Coming off a Key Win

The Golden Knights faced off against the Seattle Kraken in the last game and they were able to secure a 6-2 victory. At the end of the first period, they were up 3-1 and then they scored another three goals in the third period to pick up the win. Mark Stone had a strong game scoring a goal and adding two assists. Ilya Samsonov saved 21 of the 23 shots that he faced. The Golden Knights on the season are averaging 3.52 goals while their defense is giving up 2.8 goals per game. Jack Eichel has scored nine goals and added 35 assists so far this season. The Golden Knights will meet the Sharks after this game.

Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction

The Ducks are averaging only 2.42 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Golden Knights are averaging only 3.52 goals per game. The Golden Knights are going to have no issue with their offense here and they are going to end up cruising here. This is going to be a comfortable victory here. Back the Golden Knights on the puck line.