Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/1

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The NHL regular season continues with the Vegas Golden Knights visiting the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. The game is set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 9:30 PM and will air on ESPN. The Golden Knights come into this game with a record of 25-15-14, while the Ducks have a record of 28-23-3.

Bruce Cassidy leads the Golden Knights, who hold the top spot in the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, Joel Quenneville’s Ducks rank fifth in the same division. Both teams look to improve their standings in this divisional battle.

Golden Knights vs Ducks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -122, Anaheim Ducks +104

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have faced challenges in recent games. They lost to the Dallas Stars 5-4 at home. In that game, Keegan Kolesar and Mitchell Marner each scored a goal and an assist.

On the road, the Golden Knights have also struggled. They lost to the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 despite 34 shots on goal. Pavel Dorofeyev scored both goals for Vegas in that game.

Jack Eichel leads the team in points with 61 in 46 games. Mitchell Marner and Mark Stone are key contributors as well. The team will look to bounce back and end their losing streak in the upcoming game.

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are gearing up for their next game after a mixed set of recent performances. They recently faced the Vancouver Canucks and lost 2-0, despite putting 33 shots on goal. The Ducks’ offense struggled to find the net, and their power play was not effective in that game.

Earlier in the week, the Ducks had a high-scoring game against the Edmonton Oilers but fell short with a 7-4 loss. Anaheim managed to score four goals, with Mikael Granlund netting a hat trick. The Ducks showed offensive firepower with 41 shots on goal and three power-play goals.

Despite some losses, the Ducks have had success in recent games, including a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames. Beckett Sennecke was instrumental with three goals, leading the team’s scoring efforts. Ville Husso has been a key figure in goal, providing stability in the net when called upon.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win with a moneyline of -122. They have a stronger rank in goals and assists compared to the Anaheim Ducks. With their offensive stats, the projection is for Vegas to win 4-3.

The total for this game is set at 6.5. Both teams have high goal stats, suggesting a high-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the over at -117, expecting a combined score over 6.5.