Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction

The Vegas Golden Knights will beat the Anaheim Ducks. The total will go under.

Vegas comes into this matchup with a respectable offensive output, averaging 3.3 goals per game. Their effectiveness is exemplified by a solid power play conversion rate of 0.917, which translates to nearly one power play goal per game. However, they are averaging only 28.5 shots on goal, suggesting their scoring has relied on efficiency rather than volume. Their supporting assists, at 5.8, indicate a teamwork-oriented approach, creating more opportunities that can lead to goals while maintaining control of the puck.

On the opposing side, the Anaheim Ducks show a higher scoring average at 3.9 goals per game and a better assists count of 6.8. Still, they face a challenge in overcoming Vegas’ defensive structure, which has proven effective against higher-scoring teams. Vegas’ defense allows only about 28 shots against, a number that reveals their capability to limit opponents’ scoring chances. Given the Ducks’ power play conversion of 0.833, they could struggle to convert on special teams against the tight-checking game that Vegas plays. Overall, I expect Vegas to secure the win while keeping the total score under the expected threshold due to their defensive reliability and Anaheim’s potential struggles in breaking through.