Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Game 6 Preview, Picks & Odds for Thursday, May 14, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Jul 23, 2026, 12:15pm

In a pivotal game five, the Vegas Golden Knights were able to secure the win on their home ice, beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime. Their final result in Expected Goals mirrored their performance, generating 3.81 Expected Goals to the Ducks 2.93.

Heading into game six, expect the Golden Knights front line to build on their momentum, battling it out against a Ducks defense who grades out poorly in most defensive metrics. With Lukas Dostal incapable of walling off their assault, this brings in a higher amount of negative variance in favor of the Golden Knights, increasing their chances of scoring.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Analysis

After ending their year in the midst of a cold stretch of play, the Vegas Golden Knights front line were able to break out of their slump and climb back into the top half of the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Jack Eichel’s aggression has helped create more space in front of the net for his linemates to exploit, generating over 3.50 Shots on Goal per game.

In a favorable matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, expect the Golden Knights to continue to light the lamp by attacking a defense who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Especially with their struggles in coverage stemming from their inability to protect the net, grading out equally as poorly in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots.

When unprotected, Lukas Dostal has shown he is incapable of walling off the Golden Knights, averaging 3.36 Goals Against per game and a .878 Save Percentage throughout the playoffs. Their backup goalie Ville Husso has not fared much better in his brief appearances over the course of the regular season, conceding 3.25 Goals Against per game in 20 starts.

On the other side of the ice, Anaheim has proven their versatility can stretch out the Golden Knights suffocating coverage, fielding eight players who average more than 0.30 Expected Goals per game. With the Ducks matching their output, this forces the Golden Knights to get more aggressive in their efforts of pulling away on the scoreboard, leading to a higher volume of Shots on Goal.

With clear advantages on offense, expect the Golden Knights to put together another dominant performance in game six, clearing the over on their team total in the process. If the Golden Knights team total climbs up to 3.5, then reduce the size of your wager.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Best Bet, Pick & Prediction

Best Bet: Golden Knights O3 (-120)
Score Prediction: Golden Knights 4, Ducks 2

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Game Odds

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Game Information

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
Network: TNT
Location: Anaheim, California
Venue: Honda Center – 7.1 goals per game; 28-15-3 O/U
Series Score: Golden Knights 3-2

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Resources

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Key Players

Vegas Golden Knights

Jack Eichel – Last Game: (0 Goals, 2 Assists, 6 Shots on Goal)
Tomas Hertl – Last Game: (1 Goal, 1 Assist, 1 Shot on Goal)
Carter Hart – Last Game: (2 Goals Against, 34 Saves)

Anaheim Ducks

Cutter Gauthier – Last Game: (0 Goals, 2 Assists, 4 Shots on Goal)
Leo Carlsson – Last Game: (0 Goals, 0 Assists, 2 Shots on Goal)
Lukas Dostal – Last Game: (3 Goals Against, 29 Saves)

Photo Credit: AP/Candice Ward

Kody Malstrom

Kody is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with eight years of experience in the industry. He covers a wide range of sports, including NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, MLB, and UFC. What started as a side gig has turned into a full time job, spending a majority of his time staring at odds screens and market movement. When away from the computer, Kody enjoys spending his time outdoors relaxing at the beach or golfing with friends.