NHL Odds, Preview, Pick: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (December 28)

The Vegas Golden Knights are 5-4-0 in their last 9 games. Anaheim hasn't enjoyed a win streak of more than two games this season.

Golden Knights have a 5-4-0 record over their last 9 games. Anaheim hasn't enjoyed a win streak of more than two games this season.

Anaheim is playing for the first time since the break. Vegas is gearing up for its second road game in as many nights. Jack Eichel, Jonathan Marchessault, Shea Theodore and Chandler Stephenson are all injured. Backup goalie Adin Hill is likely to play between the pipes. He has a 3.14 GAA and .884 save percentage in his last eight games. The Golden Knights have the 10th-best offense with 3:31 goals per game.

Golden Knights are without two of their top six forwards. Anaheim is the worst offensive team in the NHL with 2.31 goals per game. John Gibson is injured and his team is struggling with a poor defense and a bad goalie. Vegas has eight players who have surpassed the 20-point milestone. The Ducks have the least expected goals against in NHL. They are in danger of being picked first overall in a draft.

Vegas Golden Knights beat Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on October 28. Vegas has -176 odds on FanDuel’s moneyline, while taking Anaheim offers +146. DraftKings offers a +135 potential payout with the puck line. The over/under is 6.5, but the potential payoff is less than the one offered by the pucks line, which is +120.