Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction 5/12/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, May 12th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL playoff matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are tied 2-2 in this series after they split the first four games by scores of 1-3, 3-1, 2-6, and 4-3. In game four, Anaheim took a 3-2 lead late in the second and they added one more early in the third in the win. The Ducks recorded 23 shots on goal, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Granlund, Killorn, Sennecke, and Moore, while Dostal stopped 18 out of 21 shots, which was an .857 save percentage. 

Prior to this series, Anaheim defeated the Oilers in six games by scores of 3-4, 6-4, 7-4, 4-3, 1-4, and 5-2. The Ducks have alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they finished third in the Pacific standings with 92 points. Anaheim scored 3.23 goals per game and they allowed 3.51 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 76.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jackson LaCombe has led the Ducks with one goal and nine assists, while Leo Carlsson has added four goals and six assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 6-4 with a 3.43 goals against average and an .874 save percentage this postseason. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are tied 2-2 in this series after they lost game four by a score of 4-3 on Sunday. Vegas tied the game at one in the first and at two in the second, but they fell just short in the third for the loss. The Golden Knights recorded 21 shots on goal, won 52.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Hertl, and Howden, while Hart stopped 19 out of 23 shots, which was an .826 save percentage. 

Prior to this series, Vegas defeated the Mammoth in six games by scores of 4-2, 2-3, 2-4, 5-4, 5-4, and 5-1. The Golden Knights have won five of their last seven games and they finished first in the Pacific standings with 95 points. Vegas scored 3.22 goals per game and they allowed 2.95 goals against per game, while also going 24.6% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Mitch Marner has led the Golden Knights with six goals and 10 assists, while Jack Eichel has added one goal and 12 assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Carter Hart, who is 6-4 with a 2.55 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this postseason.

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Ducks have lost seven of their last eight night games at T-Mobile Arena following a win.
• The Golden Knights have won five of their last six night games following a road loss.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Ducks.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games following a win.
• The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last four games at T-Mobile Arena following a road loss.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won six of their last seven night Game 5s of a playoff series.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Ducks’ last three games.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 Tuesday games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Golden Knights have lost the third period in three of their last four games at T-Mobile Arena.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Golden Knights’ last six games at T-Mobile Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Ducks’ last four games against the Golden Knights following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last eight games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Brett Howden has scored at least one goal in six of the Golden Knights’ last seven playoff games.
• Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Golden Knights’ last nine games as favorites against the Ducks.
• Brett Howden has scored four goals against the Ducks this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Beckett Sennecke has scored a goal in each of the Ducks’ last three playoff games.
• Troy Terry has recorded an assist in four of the Ducks’ last five games as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
• Troy Terry has recorded six assists against the Golden Knights this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Vegas Golden Knights rank 1st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.32).
• The Vegas Golden Knights rank 2nd in the league for shots against per game this season (24.4).
• The Anaheim Ducks have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (31).
• The Anaheim Ducks held the NHL’s best record in games that have gone to shootout this season (8-0).

Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction 

Anaheim was able to even the series at two with a nice win in game four, but they have had trouble winning back to back games recently. The Ducks were 19-20-2 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights were 20-12-9 at home. Vegas continues to struggle with Anaheim this year, as they have lost five of the seven games. I think these teams continue to be very evenly matched, but the Anaheim defense/goaltending could be a problem. Take the over here, as Anaheim has gone over 6.5 goals in seven of their ten playoff games.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5