Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
In the early hours of Tuesday, the Vegas Golden Knights host the Anaheim Ducks at the T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights are riding high with three consecutive victories, boasting a cumulative scoreline of 12:5. However, the Ducks have their own bragging rights, having secured points in 8 of their last 10 away games.
Vegas Golden Knights
With the return of Mark Stone (7+21), the Golden Knights seem to have found a new lease of life. It's hardly surprising given the experienced winger's significant impact on both ends of the ice. Since Stone's comeback, they have allowed more than two goals just once. This is notable considering their encounters with Western Conference giants: the Dallas Stars (3:2), Winnipeg Jets (3:2 OT), and Minnesota Wild (3:2). Over the season, with Stone in the lineup, the Golden Knights concede an expected 2.03 goals per hour at even strength, ranking seventh in the league among forwards playing at least 14 minutes.
Anaheim Ducks
A glance at the Ducks' roster might not immediately reveal it, but they are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league. Betting on the over in games involving them has hit only 10 times out of 32, with two pushes (31.2%). While the Anaheim Ducks concede a fair amount, their offence struggles, averaging 2.42 goals per game and ranking 29th in the league on the power play. This lack of scoring leads to low totals.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
The Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks faced off earlier this month, and the Golden Knights effectively quelled their opponent's offensive forays, winning 4:1 while allowing just 20 shots on target. They are expected to control the game once again.
