Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 5 - NHL

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Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson is among the most consistent offensive presences in the NHL, and while he came up empty in Game 3, he hasn’t gone back-to-back games without a point since early April

My Ducks vs. Golden Knights predictions expect Carlsson to find his way back on the scoresheet tonight.

Let’s dive in with my NHL picks on Tuesday, May 12.

Ducks vs Golden Knights Game 5 predictionDucks vs Golden Knights best bet: Leo Carlsson Over 0.5 points (-170)

The Anaheim Ducks have created plenty of opportunities with Leo Carlsson on the ice, generating 94 shot attempts, 50 scoring chances, and 4.45 expected goals. That has translated to two goals.

Carlsson is a career 14.7% shooter — and plays with great players at 5-on-5 and on the power play — so there’s no reason to expect these looks to continue being wasted.

That’s especially true facing Carter Hart, who posted an .891 SV% and allowed 4.2 more goals than expected during the regular season.

Look for Carlsson, who has been held pointless in consecutive games just twice over the last four months, to get back on the scoresheet in one of the best Ducks vs. Golden Knights player props on the board.

Ducks vs Golden Knights Game 5 same-game parlay

Troy Terry flies under the radar because of all Anaheim’s terrific young players, but he quietly sits tied for the team lead in points during the playoffs. He leads their forwards in assists, but also trails only Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier in shots.

He’s a dual-threat weapon, and one strongly correlated to Carlsson.

Shea Theodore has blocked multiple shots in eight of 10 playoff games during this run, and has averaged 2.9 along the way. The Ducks play at a fast pace and generate a lot of volume, which helps increase his floor and ceiling.

Ducks vs Golden Knights SGP

Leo Carlsson Over 0.5 points

Troy Terry Over 0.5 points

Shea Theodore Over 1.5 blocked shots

Ducks vs Golden Knights Game 5 goal scorer pickCutter Gauthier (+180)

Gauthier has emerged as one of the best and most consistent goal scorers in the NHL. He finds himself in a four-game drought, which is his longest since the calendar flipped to 2026.

He leads the Ducks in shot attempts and scoring chances during this series, a sign he will break through sooner rather than later.

Ducks vs Golden Knights odds for Game 5

Moneyline: Ducks +130 | Golden Knights -150

Puck Line: Ducks +1.5 | Golden Knights -1.5

Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5

Ducks vs Golden Knights trend

Leo Carlsson has six points over his last six games against Vegas. Find more NHL betting trends for Ducks vs. Golden Knights.

How to watch Ducks vs Golden Knights Game 5

Location

T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV

Date

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Puck drop

9:30 p.m. ET

ESPN, SN360

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Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Playoffs Game 5

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