The Vegas Golden Knights (16-7-3, third in the Western Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Anaheim Ducks (10-10-3, 14th in the Western Conference), on Wednesday, December 4 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our pick for who will clinch the victory in Wednesday's game.
In the past 10 outings for the Ducks, their offense has scored 32 goals while their defense has given up 26 (they have a 6-3-1 record in those games). In 24 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (20.8% conversion rate).
Golden Knights vs. Ducks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final result of Golden Knights 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-161)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights have a 16-7-3 record overall, with a 2-3-5 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the nine games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-1-2 record (good for 14 points).
- The two times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-0-1 (three points).
- Vegas has lost all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Golden Knights are 15-2-2 in the 19 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 32 points).
- In the 11 games when Vegas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 6-4-1 record (13 points).
- In the 13 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 9-4-0 (18 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 12 times, and went 7-2-3 (17 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have posted a record of 2-3-5 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 10-10-3.
- Anaheim has earned seven points (2-4-3) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- This season the Ducks recorded just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- When Anaheim has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-5-1 record).
- The Ducks have scored three or more goals in 10 games, earning 19 points from those contests.
- Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in five games this season and has recorded six points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 5-4-0 (10 points).
- The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Ducks finished 4-6-3 in those matchups (11 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.5 | Goals Scored | 2.57 | 26th |
| 14th | 3 | Goals Allowed | 2.91 | 9th |
| 11th | 29.7 | Shots | 27.9 | 23rd |
| 17th | 28.7 | Shots Allowed | 33.4 | 32nd |
| 6th | 27.42% | Power Play % | 15.71% | 27th |
| 19th | 78.18% | Penalty Kill % | 75% | 25th |
Golden Knights vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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