Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 5 on 5/12

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The Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights are gearing up for Game 5 in their playoff series. The series is tied 2-2, making this game important for both teams. They will play at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9:30 PM.

The Ducks, led by Head Coach Joel Quenneville, have a postseason record of 6-4. They have performed well at home with a 4-1 record. On the road, they are 2-3. The Golden Knights, coached by John Tortorella, also have a 6-4 postseason record. Their home record is 3-2, and they are coming off a loss. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

Ducks vs Golden Knights Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Anaheim Ducks Puck Line: +1.5 (-189)
    • Vegas Golden Knights Puck Line: -1.5 (+153)
    • Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine: +130
    • Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine: -152
    • Over/Under: 6.5 (Over: +100, Under: -125)

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have been strong in recent postseason games. They have shown their ability to score with 36 goals, ranking second. Their power play is top in the league with 10 goals.

The Ducks have been physical with 373 hits, placing them third. They have also blocked 122 shots, ranking fifth. Their defense is solid, with only 32 goals against.

Cutter Gauthier is one of the top skaters, with 10 points in 10 games. Lukas Dostal has been reliable in goal, with 202 saves. His record shows six wins in 10 games.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have had an active postseason. They are coming off a recent loss to the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 4-3. Despite the loss, Mitchell Marner contributed with three assists in that game.

Vegas has strong postseason stats. They rank second in goals with 36 and lead in faceoffs won with 338. Their defense is solid too, as they rank first in blocks with 172.

Mitchell Marner and Jack Eichel are key players for the Golden Knights. Marner has 16 points in 10 games, while Eichel has 13 points. Carter Hart, their goalie, has 257 saves in 10 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the Anaheim Ducks. With a moneyline of -152 for the Golden Knights and +130 for the Ducks, the odds favor Vegas. The Golden Knights have strong postseason stats, including more faceoffs won and fewer goals against. I recommend picking the Golden Knights to win.

The over/under line is set at 6.5 with odds of +100 for the over and -125 for the under. Both teams have scored 36 goals in the postseason, but the Golden Knights have allowed fewer goals. Given these stats, I recommend taking the under for this game.