- The Avalanche are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Golden Knights
- Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Vegas Golden Knights visit Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche on May 20 in Denver, CO. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Avalanche are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+130).
The Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Golden Knights vs Avalanche Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Avalanche will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Golden Knights vs Avalanche Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Avalanche will cover the spread with 50.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Golden Knights Best Bets & Trends
- The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+11.40 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+8.25 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+8.10 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+6.50 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.75 Units / 22% ROI)
Avalanche Best Bets & Trends
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games (+10.35 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 3P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+8.35 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+7.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the 3P Puck Line in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.70 Units / 81% ROI)
Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Golden Knights are 40-54 against the spread this NHL season (-4.8 Units / -4.08% ROI).
- Golden Knights are 47-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.6 Units /-12.6% ROI
- Golden Knights are 44-45 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -5.09% ROI
- Golden Knights are 45-44 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units /-2.7% ROI
Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Avalanche are 47-44 against the spread this NHL season (+15.85 Units /16.03% ROI).
- Avalanche are 63-28 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.5 Units / 4.49% ROI
- Avalanche are 37-50 when betting the Over for -19.45 Units / -18.88% ROI
- Avalanche are 50-37 when betting the Under for +11.45 Units / 11.65% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Avalanche vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon (COL) | -110 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | +130 |
| Jack Eichel (Veg) | +200 |
| Mitch Marner (VEG) | +200 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev (VEG) | +200 |
| Nazem Kadri (COL) | +225 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Avalanche vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Roy (COL) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
| Ross Colton (COL) | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -275 |
| Jack Eichel (VEG) | 1.5 +170 | 1.5 -225 |
| Noah Hanifin (VEG) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
| Shea Theodore (VEG) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -125 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Avalanche vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Coghlan (Veg) | 1.5 +135 | 1.5 -185 |
| Ross Colton (COL) | 1.5 +105 | 1.5 -140 |
| Jack Eichel (VEG) | 2.5 -165 | 2.5 +120 |
| Noah Hanifin (VEG) | 1.5 +105 | 1.5 -145 |
| Shea Theodore (VEG) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +115 |
Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche
The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 121-100 (.548) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 84-73 (.535) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 1-25 (.038) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165
Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights
The Avalanche are 53-26 (.671) this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 136-83 (.621) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 89-25 (.781) when scoring a power play goal since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .598
Golden Knights Offensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights have 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights had 12.2 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2
The Golden Knights had 963 slot shots in 5v5 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have 5.1 slot shots per game in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.2
Avalanche Offensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have recorded 28.5 shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 23.3
The Avalanche have recorded 35.7 shots per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.8
The Avalanche have 423 cycle chances while leading this season — most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche have 5.7 slot shots per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.4
Golden Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights have a .808 slot save percentage in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .831
The Golden Knights have allowed 9 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 11 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have a .794 slot save percentage in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .833
Avalanche Defensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have allowed 0.2 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Avalanche have allowed 0.7 goals per game in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Avalanche have allowed 2.4 goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
The Avalanche have a .920 save percentage in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .886
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