Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (May 6)
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (May 6)

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
Moneyline PickVegas Golden Knights
Player PropPavel Dorofeyev over 2.5 shots on goal
Same Game ParlayOver 5.5 goals + Jack Eichel over 0.5 assists + Jackson LaCombe over 0.5 points
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Main Match Info

Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Moneyline Prediction

The Golden Knights had to work harder than expected to get past the Ducks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

They needed a late goal from Ivan Barbashev and an empty-netter from Mitch Marner to seal the win after Anaheim had equalised late in the third period through Mikael Granlund.

Vegas will look to lean on their attacking prowess to build a 2-0 series lead before the action moves to Anaheim for Games 3 and 4.

Even though the opener was tight, the series could open up quickly, as neither side stand out for their defensive solidity. The Ducks were among the worst defences in the regular season and rank 12th out of 16 teams in the playoffs, with 3.43 goals conceded per contest.

Despite those defensive issues, Anaheim are unlikely to make changes between the pipes, meaning Lukas Dostal should remain the No. 1 option. He’s gone 4-3 so far with an unimpressive 3.59 GAA and an .878 save percentage. There’s a clear edge for the Golden Knights here, as Carter Hart has gone 5-2 with a 2.49 GAA and a solid .910 save percentage.

The Ducks’ defensive problems emerged at times in the first round against the Edmonton Oilers, and they’re likely to resurface against a Vegas attack that averages 3.71 goals per game in the playoffs.

That, along with the home-ice advantage, should make the Golden Knights strong favourites to take a 2-0 lead before heading to Honda Center.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Player Prop

The abundance of offensive talent on the Golden Knights’ roster makes it easy to select several players for prop bets, but this time, we’re leaning on Pavel Dorofeyev’s shot totals.

The forward has been one of the most productive players in the current playoff run with four goals in seven outings.

Scoring numbers aside, Dorofeyev’s ability to find spaces and take shots on goal has been impressive. He is tied with Jack Eichel for the team lead with 19 shots, averaging 2.71 per game.

That puts him right around the 2.5 line – a mark he has cleared in four of his seven postseason appearances.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Same Game Parlay

The first game of the series featured only four goals, but things are expected to open up sooner rather than later. The Ducks rank 12th in goals allowed per game in the playoffs (3.43), while the Golden Knights are eighth (2.71).

At the same time, both teams are in the top five in goals scored per game with 3.86 and 3.71, respectively. Simply put, both are far better offensively than defensively, which increases the likelihood of high-scoring encounters as the series progresses.

We’re pairing that outcome with contributions from Jack Eichel and Jackson LaCombe, who have been standout performers for Vegas and Anaheim, respectively.

Eichel has recorded nine points in the playoffs (one goal, eight assists), while LaCombe has been even more productive with 10 points (one goal, nine assists), leading all Ducks skaters despite being a defenceman.

Including LaCombe in the parlay carries some risk since he’s a blueliner, but his steady involvement on offence has made him one of Anaheim’s key contributors in this postseason run.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Team News

Vegas Golden Knights Team News

The Golden Knights are close to full strength, with the lone absences being Jeremy Lauzon (undisclosed) and Alex Pietrangelo (hip). Neither is expected back any time soon, but their injuries shouldn’t significantly impact the lineup. Vegas are likely to stick with the same lines used in Game 1.

Anaheim Ducks Team News

The Ducks will monitor Radko Gudas’ status after he missed the series opener, but he remains the lone confirmed absence. Even if Gudas is back, he’s not likely to play a significant role in the lineup outside of his defensive contributions.

Despite the 3-1 loss in Game 1, the Ducks aren’t expected to make significant changes to their lines.

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