Anaheim vs. Vegas: NHL Match Prediction
On December 5, Anaheim will continue its home series, where it has been showing mixed results so far. In the upcoming match, the Ducks will host the clear favorite Vegas, so it will be very difficult to cling to points. Our experts, in turn, have prepared a forecast in which they will tell about the current form of the clubs, and also help to decide on bets

Command Analysis

Anaheim Ducks

Current form
Anaheim had a very successful away game against Seattle, where they left no chance for their opponent, defeating them with a score of 5:2. Few could have expected such a result, as the Krakens were in optimal shape. The Ducks showed an excellent game in attack, in particular, it is worth noting the efforts of goalkeeper Gibson, who reflected 42 shots out of 44, which did not allow the opponent to cling to a comeback. However, having returned to the home arena, the team failed to consolidate their success, having suffered a defeat from Los Angeles (1:2). The Ducks also created many dangerous moments in the opponent zone, but their implementation was almost zero.
The club was also able to rehabilitate itself before the fans and regain lost points at home, where it snatched victory from Ottawa with great difficulty in a shootout (4:3). This time, the second-line forwards Vatrano and Terry showed a great game, scoring three points between them. Indeed, this season Anaheim has been performing inconsistently, which is why it often loses even to opponents of its level. At the moment, the team is only in 14th place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Anaheim has serious problems with its roster. The club has four players in the infirmary: Fowler, Susanek, Fabbri and McGinn. Kalsson and Vaakanainen are also questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Anaheim scores 2.6 goals per game.
This season the team has serious problems both with creation and with the implementation of moments in attack, which does not allow it to consistently compensate for the failures in defense.
- The Ducks converted just 15% of their power play attempts.
Due to weak attacking play, the team very rarely takes advantage of opponents' penalties.

Vegas Golden Knights

Current form
Vegas completed a three-game home series that turned out to be successful. In the first game, the team faced a very serious opponent in the form of Winnipeg and was able to snatch victory from them in regulation time with a difference of only one goal (4:3). The result was achieved due to the excellent implementation of moments in the attack, and in particular, it is worth praising the forwards Howden and Barbashev, who scored a double each. However, the Golden Knights were unable to consolidate their success. In the match with Utah, the team was completely unable to give a worthy rebuff to their competitor and even remained without scored goals, suffering a dry defeat (0:6). Goalkeeper Samsonov showed his worst side, reflecting only 78% of the shots.
It seemed that after such a blow the "knights" would not recover soon and would not be able to fight for points with "Edmonton". But in the match with the "Oilers" goalkeeper Hill worked very confidently in the goal and did not allow the opponent to score, thanks to which they managed to win (1:0). As you can see, recently Vegas has often begun to experience problems with efficiency, which affects the results. Despite this, at the moment the club occupies the third line in the Western Conference table, and the gap from the leader is only three points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vegas' infirmary remains unchanged. Hatton, Lehner and Stone are all definitely out of the upcoming fight. Whitecloud is also questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Vegas averages 3.64 goals per game
Even despite the club problems in recent matches, it remains one of the most productive in the league.
- The Golden Knights average six penalty minutes per game.
The Knights show excellent discipline and are rarely sent off.
Trends
Goal in each period bet - no
In three out of four head-to-head games, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.58Bet First Goal: Anaheim
In three of the four head-to-head games, Anaheim opened the scoring
2.13Tip and bets
Vegas, despite a slight decline, is superior to its opponent in the upcoming match in all respects, which is why it is a clear favorite. Indeed, the Golden Knights have looked much better throughout the regular championship, and the team has also shown excellent play on the road, where it consistently copes with almost any competitors on its way. Anaheim is clinging to points with great difficulty, so it is unlikely to be able to give a worthy rebuff to the Knights.
Our prediction is Vegas win at 1.97
Bet on total
Vegas has a great opportunity to fully realize its offensive potential. Anaheim is not known for its reliable defense, which means it will have to play on the counter if the Ducks expect to cling to points. Still, it should lead to a lot of goals.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.70
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Vegas, due to its significant superiority over its opponent, has every chance to start creating serious problems for Anaheim from the very start of the match and is quite capable of earning an advantage already at the end of the first period.
Prediction - Vegas win in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.62