Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks NHL Predictions
2026-05-08 • Honda Center
Anaheim Ducks 2 - 6 Vegas Golden Knights
🚨 Upset Loss (54% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
ANA: 53.6%
VGK: 46.4%
Expected Goals
ANA: 3.15
VGK: 3.14
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 45%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 65% • ANA at home vs VGK: 5-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | ANA 1 - 5 VGK | VGK | ANA |
| 2026-05-12 | VGK 3 - 2 ANA | VGK | VGK |
| 2026-05-10 | ANA 4 - 3 VGK | ANA | ANA |
| 2026-05-08 | ANA 2 - 6 VGK | VGK | ANA |
| 2026-05-06 | VGK 1 - 3 ANA | ANA | VGK |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANA | 16 | 1 | 0.86 |
| 1 | VGK | 12 | 1 | 1.44 |
| 2 | ANA | 15 | 0 | 0.50 |
| 2 | VGK | 17 | 1 | 1.49 |
| 3 | ANA | 17 | 0 | 1.15 |
| 3 | VGK | 13 | 2 | 1.62 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 53.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Anaheim Ducks 2 - 6 Vegas Golden Knights
Expected: 3.1 - 3.1
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