The Anaheim Ducks (13-15-4) travel to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights (22-8-3) on Monday, December 23rd. This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and televised on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Ducks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Ducks vs Golden Knights

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Ducks fell to 13-15-4 after a 4-2 road loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, failing to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third period, when Brock McGinn found the net at 10:16. The Blackhawks added another goal before Mason McTavish scored for the Ducks with only 4 seconds left in the game.

The Vegas Golden Knights Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 22-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.

Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players scoring. Brett Howden netted the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with his coming on a power play.

Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season on McTavish’s goal, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist. The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period.

Golden Knights Offense Breakdown

After a scoreless first period, Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season. Noah Hanifin followed with his 2nd goal and later added two assists, bringing his assist total to 5. William Karlsson scored his 2nd goal of the season, and Brett Howden secured the game-winner in overtime, his 6th goal of the year.

Vegas took 35 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play, and they registered 7 assists in the game.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled against the Blackhawks, giving up the first three goals, including two power-play goals, and another late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal had 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage. The Ducks’ defense finished with 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Vegas Team Defense

Vegas gave up the first two goals against Utah, one at 8:00 in the 2nd period and another at 6:50 in the 3rd. However, their defense came through in overtime, helping secure a 4-3 win. Adin Hill made 16 saves with an 84.2% save percentage, and the defense added 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

Ducks vs Golden Knights Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Ducks have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 9-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last three home games, Vegas has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Golden Knights have a straight up record of 6-4 and an puck line mark of 7-3.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Ducks have a straight up record of 6-4 and an puck line mark of 5-5.

Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Golden Knights is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -333, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Ducks to cover. Even if the Golden Knights win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Ducks should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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