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Golden Knights vs. Ducks prediction: Why Vegas is favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [2/1/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights will meet in the NHL at Honda Center on Sunday, with puck drop at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Golden Knights a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Ducks.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's Golden Knights vs. Ducks matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Ducks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Golden Knights and Ducks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 52% chance of defeating the Ducks.
According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 72% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Golden Knights vs. Ducks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-235) | -1.5 (+205) |
| Moneyline | -102 | +105 |
| Total | o6.5 (-120) | u6.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Ducks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Golden Knights +1.5 | -235 |
| Moneyline | Golden Knights | -102 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +100 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Golden Knights vs. Ducks player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Ducks?
According to our model, Pavel Dorofeyev is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Ducks.
Our projections give Dorofeyev a 36.7% chance of scoring a goal at Honda Center, while the star is a 7.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 36.7% |
| Jack Eichel | 35.3% |
| Mark Stone | 33.2% |
| Tomas Hertl | 31.9% |
| Mitch Marner | 25.8% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | 34.6% |
| Mason McTavish | 25.8% |
| Chris Kreider | 24.9% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 24.4% |
| Mikael Granlund | 23.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 7.4% |
| Jack Eichel | 6.8% |
| Mark Stone | 6.0% |
| Tomas Hertl | 5.7% |
| Mitch Marner | 4.6% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | 6.7% |
| Mason McTavish | 4.8% |
| Mikael Granlund | 4.6% |
| Chris Kreider | 4.5% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 4.4% |
Golden Knights vs. Ducks game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's game between the Ducks and Golden Knights at Honda Center is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Honda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Ducks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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