Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction 11/8/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 8th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 9-3-1 this year after they defeated Dallas by a score of 7-5 in their last game. Anaheim erased a 2-0 and 3-2 deficit in the second period and they scored five of the last seven goals for the victory. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 26-25, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Gauthier, Kreider (2), McTavish, Moore, and Zellweger, while Dostal stopped 21 out of 26 shots, which was an .808 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Panthers by a score of 7-3 and the Devils by a score of 4-1. The Ducks have won five games in a row and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 19 points. Anaheim has scored 4.15 goals per game and they have allowed 3.23 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with six goals and 14 assists, while Cutter Gauthier has added 11 goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 7-3-1 with a 2.81 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this year. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 7-3-3 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Vegas led 2-0 after the first period and they tied it at three in the third, but allowed the last three goals for the loss. The Golden Knights out shot TB by a total of 32-27, won 59.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev (2) and Marner, while Lindbom stopped 21 out of 26 shots, which was an .808 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Red Wings by a score of 1-0, but did lose to the Avalanche by a score of 4-2 before that. The Golden Knights have lost four of their last six games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 17 points. Vegas has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals against per game, while also going 23.4% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with eight goals and 13 assists, while Mitch Marner has added four goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Carl Lindbom, who is 0-2-1 with a 3.36 goals against average and an .873 save percentage this season. 

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Golden Knights have won 14 of their last 16 games against the Ducks at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Ducks have lost five of their last six road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in six of their last seven home games against the Ducks.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won six of their last seven games as underdogs.
• The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites.
• The Golden Knights have lost the second period in each of their last three games when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the last eight games between the Ducks and Golden Knights have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Ducks’ last six night games at T-Mobile Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last seven games.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances.
• Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites.
• Ivan Barbashev has scored at least one goal in five of the Golden Knights’ last six night games at T-Mobile Arena.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last four games as underdogs.
• Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last six games as underdogs.
• Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last eight games.

Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction 

Anaheim rolls into this matchup looking for their sixth win in a row and they are currently first in their division. The Ducks are 5-2-1 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights are 4-2-1 at home. Vegas has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and goaltending is starting to become an issue. I think we will see plenty of scoring in this game, as Anaheim is scoring over 4.00 goals per game, but they are allowing 3.23 goals against per game. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5