Golden Knights vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - December 23

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The Vegas Golden Knights (22-8-3) will aim to continue a three-game win streak when they play the Anaheim Ducks (13-15-4) at home on Monday, December 23 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which team we pick to come out on top in Monday's action on the ice.

Over the last 10 games, the Ducks have recorded a 4-5-1 record after putting up 23 total goals (four power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 13.3%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.

Golden Knights vs. Ducks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Ducks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-312)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights have a 22-8-3 record overall, with a 3-3-6 record in contests that have needed overtime.
  • In the 12 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-1-2 record (good for 20 points).
  • Looking at the two times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-0-1 record, good for three points.
  • Vegas has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Golden Knights are 21-3-2 in the 26 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 44 points).
  • In the 13 games when Vegas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 17 points after finishing 8-4-1.
  • In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 14-5-0 (28 points).
  • The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 8-2-3 (19 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have a 4-4-8 record in overtime contests this season and a 13-15-4 overall record.
  • Anaheim has earned 11 points (4-5-3) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Ducks scored just one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
  • Anaheim has four points (1-7-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Ducks have earned 25 points in their 13 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, Anaheim has recorded a lone power-play goal in eight games has a record of 4-3-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 7-5-1 (15 points).
  • The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Ducks finished 5-10-3 in those matchups (13 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
5th 3.52 Goals Scored 2.47 30th
10th 2.85 Goals Allowed 3.09 16th
7th 30.1 Shots 28 20th
13th 28 Shots Allowed 32.4 31st
4th 26.92% Power Play % 14.43% 29th
20th 77.94% Penalty Kill % 73.12% 29th

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