Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction 5/6/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, May 6th 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 down 0-1 in this series after they lost game one by a score of 3-1. Anaheim tied the game at one with about seven minutes left in the third, but they allowed two goals in the last five minutes for the loss. The Ducks recorded 34 shots on goal, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got their lone goal from Granlund, while Dostal stopped 19 out of 21 shots, which was a .905 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 won five of their last eight 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 three goals and five assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 4-3 with a 3.59 goals against average and an .878 save percentage this postseason. Check out tonight’s game between the Canadiens and Sabres. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are up 1-0 in this series after they won game one by a score of 3-1. Vegas led 1-0 after two periods, but they needed two goals in the last five minutes to secure the win. The Golden Knights recorded 22 shots on goal, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Howden, and Marner, while Hart stopped 33 out of 34 shots, which was a .971 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 eight of their last ten 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. Jack Eichel has led the Golden Knights with one goal and eight assists, while Mitch Marner has added three goals and six assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Carter Hart, who is 5-2 with a 2.49 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this postseason.

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Golden Knights have won seven of their last eight games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Ducks have lost 15 of their last 18 games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against the Ducks following a win.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last six Wednesday games as underdogs.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight home games against the Ducks following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Ducks’ last five night games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 18 of the Ducks’ last 19 games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last seven games between the Ducks and Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Brett Howden has scored the first goal in three of the Golden Knights’ last four games against the Ducks at T-Mobile Arena.
• Brett Howden has scored at least one goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last four playoff games.
• Mitch Marner has recorded an assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last four games.
• Pavel Dorofeyev ranks 2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (20) this season.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games as underdogs.
• Jacob Trouba has recorded five points against the Golden Knights this season – 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 (30).
• The Anaheim Ducks are the only team to win 30+ games when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season.

Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction 

Vegas was able to escape game one with the win to lead 1-0 in the series, but they did get lucky on an icing call that led to the winning goal. The Golden Knights were 20-12-9 at home this year, while the Ducks were 19-20-2 on the road. Anaheim has scored one goal in two of their last three games, but they played well in game one and limited Vegas’ shots. I still think this series could go either way, so I have to take the Ducks at this price. Back Anaheim to get the win here.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks ML