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(12-9-0) Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks (11-8-3)
Date: Wednesday, December 01
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Vegas -145 Ducks +125 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Vegas -1.5 +160 Ducks +1.5 -190
NHL Betting Total: O/U 5.5
Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights come into this road contest with an overall record of 12-9-0. Through 21 games the Golden Knights are 4th in the Pacific Division. On the season, they have found the net 66 times, good for a rank of 10th among NHL teams.
Heading into the game, Vegas is the 23rd ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 3.05 goals per game.
So far, the Golden Knights have a strength of schedule rating of 22nd in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 17th ranked team in the NHL.
Through 21 games, the team’s goalscorer is Reilly Smith. With his 6 he is the second in overall points, coming in at 15. On the season he is turning 13.0% of his shots into goals.
In addition, the Golden Knights have benefited from the strong play of Chandler Stephenson who is the team’s overall leader in points. In his team’s 21 games, he has come up with 8 goals on a shooting percentage of 21.1%.
While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of 4
Vegas’s top goalie is Robin Lehner who is giving up an average of 2.96 goals per game.
In his 17 games played, he has come up with a quality start just 0.471 percent of the time.
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks get set to host the Vegas Golden Knights with an overall record of 11-8-3. This mark places them 3rd in the Pacific division.
Through 22 games, the Ducks have scored 70 goals, giving them an average of 3.18. This output gives them a rank of 8th among NHL teams.
On defense, they are the 18th ranked unit, giving up 2.73 goals per contest. So far, they have played the 15th toughest schedule in the league.
And, when taking into account their scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 11th in the NHL.
Through 21 games, the Anaheim Ducks’ goal and overall scoring leader is Troy Terry with 23 points. He has reached his mark of 13 goals, on a shooting percentage of 27.1%.
So far, 31.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Ryan Getzlaf who has 19 assists to go along with his 1 goal.
Anaheim’s top goalie is John Gibson who is giving up an average of 2.61 goals per game. In his 17 games played, he has turned in 10 quality starts. Giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Golden Knights are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. Western Conference.
- Ducks are 7-2 in their last 9 home games.
- Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
Free Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks NHL Prediction
In this game, I recommend taking the Ducks to keep this one within 2 goals at home. I am also looking for this game to go over the line of 5.5 goals.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick:
In Vegas’s 21 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 12-8-1. So far, taking the over when the Golden Knights are playing at home, has been a good bet with an over-under record of 6-3-0. On the season 62.0% of Vegas’s games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 53.0% of the scoring coming from the Golden Knights
In Anaheim’s 22 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 11-11-0. So far, the team has been less likely to go over the betting line when playing at home, going just 5-8-0. On the season 50.0% of Anaheim’s games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 46.0% of the scoring coming from the Ducks
In 5 on 5 situations, the Vegas Golden Knights are the better offense, with a shooting percentage of 8.2%, placing them above the league average. Their shooting efficiency is a key reason for their offensive success as they are also generating 5 on 5 scoring chances at an above-average rate.
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