There’s been no sophomore slump for Cutter Gauthier, who leads the Anaheim Ducks in goals and points through 54 games.
Ahead of tonight's matchup against Las Vegas, my Golden Knights vs. Ducks predictions see Gauthier making his mark against a team struggling to keep the puck out.
Let’s dive deeper into my NHL picks for Sunday, February 1.
Golden Knights vs Ducks prediction
Golden Knights vs Ducks best bet: Cutter Gauthier Over 0.5 points (-150)
The Vegas Golden Knights may lead the Pacific Division, but they’re far from flawless — particularly in net.
Vegas currently ranks 28th in team save percentage and has struggled mightily to keep the puck out of its net. The Golden Knights had hoped goaltender Carter Hart would provide some stability, but he struggled mightily before getting injured.
Adin Hill has only further exposed those issues. Since rejoining the team, he’s endured a miserable stretch, allowing 21 goals over five starts.
Put it all together, and the Golden Knights have surrendered 3.4 goals per game over their last 20 contests and 3.5 over their past 10. Now they head into a road back-to-back against a potent Anaheim Ducks offense led by Cutter Gauthier.
Gauthier has feasted on teams that struggle defensively, hitting the scoresheet in 11 of his last 14 games against Bottom-10 teams in points allowed.
That stretch includes a two-point performance against Vegas in late November, when Gauthier piled up six shots and a ridiculous 14 shot attempts.
Anaheim will lean heavily on Gauthier to get back on track, and I expect him to deliver once again.
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Mason McTavish is centering Gauthier on the top line and should see increased opportunity with phenom Leo Carlsson sidelined.
Tomas Hertl has hit the scoresheet in eight of his last 10 games against Bottom-5 teams in goals against, piling up 13 points over that span.
Newcomer Rasmus Andersson has also been firing the puck since arriving in Vegas, recording multiple shots on target in all five games with the Golden Knights.
Golden Knights vs Ducks SGP
- Cutter Gauthier Over 0.5 points
- Mason McTavish Over 0.5 points
- Tomas Hertl Over 0.5 points
- Rasmus Andersson Over 1.5 shots
Golden Knights vs Ducks odds
- Moneyline: Golden Knights -125 | Ducks +105
- Puck Line: Golden Knights -1.5 (+205) | Ducks +1.5 (-250)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-120) | Under 6.5 (+100)
Golden Knights vs Ducks trend
Cutter Gauthier has points in five of his last six games. Find more NHL betting trends for Golden Knights vs. Ducks.
How to watch Golden Knights vs Ducks
| Location | Honda Center, Anaheim, CA |
| Date | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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