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Game 2 Ducks vs Golden Knights Prediction, Player Props & Best Bets (May. 6)

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By Michael Harrison in NHL Hockey

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Troy Terry celebrates with his teammates after a goal versus San Jose.
Apr 1, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal to take the lead against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images
  • The Anaheim Ducks fight to even their Western Conference 2nd round series with the Vegas Golden Knights
  • Dive into the latest public betting splits to see exactly where the handle is flowing and how the masses are attacking this pivotal postseason tilt
  • Keep reading for my favorite Ducks vs Golden Knights predictions and player prop bets to wager

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 of their second round series, after taking the opening salvo 3-1 on Monday. In the NHL odds, Vegas is a heavy home favorite to hold a 2-0 series lead.

With stars like Jack Eichel and Mark Stone leading the charge for the home squad, the visitors will need standout performances from the likes of Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry to pull off the upset. The puck drops at T-Mobile Arena Wednesday night at 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM ET, with coverage in the United States on TNT, truTV and HBO Max and Sportsnet in Canada. The Stanley Cup odds feature Vegas as the +550 third favorites and Anaheim +4500 longshots.

Ducks vs Golden Knights Picks & Best Bets

Best Bet: Golden Knights Moneyline (-160 at BetMGM)

Backing the home favorites on the moneyline offers the most reliable value for this playoff matchup. The Golden Knights have been an absolute force on home ice, posting a 7-1 record over their last eight games at T-Mobile Arena. They’ve also been dominant when expected to win, securing victories in four straight contests as the betting favorite.

The Ducks, on the other hand, have struggled away from home. They’ve dropped three of four games away from their friendly confines in the postseason. Coming off a Game 1 where Vegas stifled them to just a single goal while the home team capitalized with three markers of their own, the statistical trends point heavily toward the favorites continuing their series momentum.

Top Player Props Prediction

Troy Terry Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-115 at BetMGM)

If the underdogs are going to bounce back and even the series, they will need their top playmakers to dictate pace at 5-on-5. Historically, Troy Terry answers the bell following a defeat. He has exceeded 2.5 shots on goal in seven of his last nine games after a loss, averaging 4.3 shots on goal per game in those spots. Terry was highly active in Game 1 despite the loss, registering four shots, making this prop my favorite on the board.

Public Betting Splits

  • Moneyline: In the NHL public betting trends, The public is overwhelmingly backing the home favorites with 85% of bets and 70% of cash on Vegas.
  • Total (Over/Under): Bettors are heavily invested in a low-scoring affair. 84% of the total stake and 78% of the bet count is riding on the Under.
  • Puckline: 55% of wagers are on the Ducks to keep it within a goal, and 68% of the money has come in on them.

Ducks vs Golden Knights Game 2 Odds

Bet TypeAnaheimVegas
Moneyline+135-160
Puck Line (ATS)+1.5 (-185)-1.5 (+155)
Total (O/U)Over 6.5 (+100)Under 6.5 (-120)

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Playoffs Team Stats Comparison

StatisticDucksGolden Knights
Goals Per Game3.863.71
Goals Allowed Per Game3.292.71
Shots Per Game32.5729.43
Shots Allowed Per Game27.2928.57
Power play Percentage40.0%18.2%
Penalty Kill Percentage75.0%95.0%
Team Save Percentage.875.910
Faceoff Win Percentage48.4%52.5%
Hits Per Game35.2938.14
Blocked Shots Per Game12.7117.00

Projected Lineups

Expected Lineup: Golden Knights

Depth RankingLeft WingCenterRight Wing
1st LineIvan BarbashevJack EichelPavel Dorofeyev
2nd LineBrett HowdenMitch MarnerMark Stone
3rd LineTomas HertlWilliam KarlssonKeegan Kolesar
4th LineCole SmithNic DowdColton Sissons
Depth RankingLeft DefenseRight DefenseGoalie
1st Pair / StarterBrayden McNabbShea TheodoreCarter Hart
2nd Pair / BackupNoah HanifinRasmus AnderssonAdin Hill
3rd PairBen HuttonKaedan Korczak

Expected Lineup: Ducks

Depth RankingLeft WingCenterRight Wing
1st LineChris KreiderLeo CarlssonTroy Terry
2nd LineAlex KillornMikael GranlundBeckett Sennecke
3rd LineMason McTavishRyan PoehlingCutter Gauthier
4th LineJeffrey VielTim WasheIan Moore
Depth RankingLeft DefenseRight DefenseGoalie
1st Pair / StarterJackson LaCombeJacob TroubaLukas Dostal
2nd Pair / BackupPavel MintyukovJohn CarlsonVille Husso
3rd PairTyson HindsDrew Helleson

ANA vs VGK Injury Report

  • Jeremy Lauzon [VGK]: Listed as Out with an undisclosed injury. He will miss the entirety of this second-round series
  • Radko Gudas [ANA]: Considered Day-to-Day with a lower-body injury. He has been officially ruled out and will not play in Game 2
  • Petr Mrazek [ANA]: Remains Out For Season due to a lower-body injury (hip surgery)

Ducks vs Golden Knights Game Information

  • Away Team: Anaheim Ducks
  • Home Team: Vegas Golden Knights
  • Date: May 6, 2026
  • Location: T-Mobile Arena
  • City: Las Vegas, Nevada
  • TV Network: TNT, truTV, HBO Max (USA), Sportsnet (Canada)
Michael Harrison
Michael Harrison

Sports & Entertainment Writer

Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 20 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.

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