By: Mike Fink Published 02/01/2026, 05:25 AM ET 
The Vegas Golden Knights face the Anaheim Ducks, with both teams having great seasons but looking to improve on rough stretches. The Golden Knights are 25-15-14 and in first place in the Pacific Division but they’ve only won four of their last 10 games. The Ducks have a 23-17-13 record but two losses in a row have them on the bubble in the Western Conference playoff picture. Who will win this game? Check out our Golden Knights vs Ducks prediction!
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Terms & Conditions Golden Knights are led by a great offense
The Golden Knights are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.32 goals per game. Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner have scored 32 goals and 83 assists while Pavel Dorofeyev, Tomas Hertl, and Mark Stone have combined for 65 goals and 74 assists to add depth to the forward unit, making the Golden Knights offense tough to stop.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.08 goals per game, including eight goals in the last two games. Shea Theodore and Kaedan Korczak have combined for 6.1 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open looks on the net. In addition, goaltender Adin Hill has struggled, allowing 11 goals in his last two games.
Key injury report for Golden Knights No key injuries to report. 
Anaheim is carried by great offense
The Ducks are having a great season with their offense leading the way and scoring 3.17 goals per game. Cutter Gauthier, Mason McTavish, and Beckett Sennecke have scored 54 goals and 66 assists to lead the top two lines while defenseman Jackson LaCombe has added six goals and 28 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.52 goals per game. Jacob Trouba and Olen Zellweger have combined for 4.3 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. The bright spot is the play of goaltender Lukas Dostal, who has allowed only seven goals in his last four starts.
Key injury report for Ducks Troy Terry (upper body) is on injured reserve. Has 13 goals and 29 assists. Leo Carlsson (lower body) is out for three to five weeks. Has 18 goals and 26 assists. Golden Knights vs Ducks PickMoney Line Pick For Golden Knights vs Ducks
The Golden Knights are having a great season but coming off short rest, and the Ducks look to step up on their home ice and take control of this one. The Ducks should create plenty of scoring chances against a Golden Knights defense that allows 3.08 goals per game, with Cutter Gauthier, Mason McTavish, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Ducks should limit the Golden Knights offense with Lukas Dostal building off of four starts where he’s allowed only seven goals and making plenty of big saves. The Ducks should win the game and provide great odds in the process as home Underdogs.
Take the Ducks money line as home Underdogs.
Over/Under Pick For Golden Knights vs Ducks
Both teams are led by their offenses, and this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Golden Knights, who average 3.32 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Ducks, who average 3.17 goals per game, should run up the score against the Golden Knights, who allow 3.08 goals per game, with Cutter Gauthier, Mason McTavish, Beckett Sennecke, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement while Jackson LaCombe fires shots on the net from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
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