May 14, 2026
Stanley Cup playoffs picks today: Thursday's NHL best bets highlight Golden Knights vs. Ducks play [5/14/2026]
Read Article Golden Knights vs. Ducks prediction: Why Vegas is favored to win Game 6 [2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Anaheim Ducks will square off with the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 NHL Playoffs at Honda Center on Thursday, commencing at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Golden Knights a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Ducks Game 6 matchup.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's Golden Knights vs. Ducks matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Ducks prediction: Who will win Game 6?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL Playoffs game between the Golden Knights and Ducks, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Golden Knights a 51% chance of beating the Ducks in Game 6 of the series.
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 53% chance of staying under.
Golden Knights vs. Ducks Game 6 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 (-220) | -1.5 (+210) |
| Moneyline | +114 | -125 |
| Total | o6.5 (+106) | u6.5 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Ducks picks and best bet for Game 6
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | -220 |
| Moneyline | Golden Knights | +114 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -122 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Golden Knights to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
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 35.2% chance of scoring a goal at Honda Center, while the star is a 6.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 35.2% |
| Jack Eichel | 34.3% |
| Mitch Marner | 30.9% |
| Brett Howden | 28.1% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 26.9% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | 31.0% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 29.0% |
| Chris Kreider | 28.4% |
| Beckett Sennecke | 27.2% |
| Troy Terry | 26.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 6.6% |
| Mitch Marner | 6.2% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.2% |
| Brett Howden | 5.1% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 4.6% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | 6.0% |
| Beckett Sennecke | 5.1% |
| Chris Kreider | 5.0% |
| Troy Terry | 4.9% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 4.8% |
Golden Knights vs. Ducks Game 6 updates and essential details
Thursday's Game 6 between the Ducks and Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Honda Center
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the NHL to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Golden Knights and Ducks, reached the 2026 NHL Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks in Thursday's NHL matchup.
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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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