Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Golden Knights

The Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, 29-7-5 on the road) take on the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 20-12-9 at home) at T-Mobile Arena in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Vegas leads the series 2-0.

There is -141 available for Under 6.5 goals, with the Avalanche and the Golden Knights expected to go under the line with their combined score.

Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights met in Game 2 on Friday night, with the Knights securing a 3-1 win at Ball Arena.

The Knights had 25 shots on goal. Ivan Barbashev scored two goals and Jack Eichel the other. Goalie Carter Hart produced a great performance and had 29 saves (.967). The Avs recorded 30 shots and Ross Colton scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-6-6	2	.921	4
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Carter Hart (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-3-3	2.7	.891	0
23/24	12-9-2	2.8	.906	1

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 32.9 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 2.9 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.2%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with Martin Necas racking up 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 2.46 goal against average with a .906 save percentage.

The Knights have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.1 goals from 31.5 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.8%.

The top points scorer is Mitchell Marner with 16 points, 7 goals and 9 assists, while Pavel Dorofeyev is next in line after having 13 points, 9 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Carter Hart have a 1.92 GAA with a .936 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We don’t think there will be a huge number of goals in this NHL encounter. Our pick is to grab the -141 when it comes to backing unders which means we need six or less scored.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Avalanche vs Golden Knights stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Avalanche games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Golden Knights games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Golden Knights games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Eichel Over 0.5 Assists -175

Jack Eichel (Golden Knights) has finished with at least one assist in 8 of the past 10 games. We are going to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of -175 which represent value.

Latest Jack Eichel Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+200

First

+1250

Assists

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+130

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 4 - 2 Golden Knights

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +1400 and it involves the Avalanche winning 4-2. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Golden Knights

1-0

Avalanche

+4500

Knights

+5000

2-0

Avalanche

+3500

Knights

+4500

2-1

Avalanche

+1300

Knights

+1400

3-0

Avalanche

+2200

Knights

+3300

3-1

Avalanche

+1400

Knights

+1700

3-2

Avalanche

+900

Knights

+1000

4-0

Avalanche

+3000

Knights

+5500

4-1

Avalanche

+1300

Knights

+1600

4-2

Avalanche

+1400

Knights

+1500

4-3

Avalanche

+1100

Knights

+1150

5-1

Avalanche

+2000

Knights

+3300

5-2

Avalanche

+1400

Knights

+1700

5-3

Avalanche

+1900

Knights

+2200

5-4

Avalanche

+1700

Knights

+1800

6-1

Avalanche

+4500

Knights

+6600

6-2

Avalanche

+2900

Knights

+4500

6-3

Avalanche

+2400

Knights

+3000

6-4

Avalanche

+4500

Knights

+5000

6-5

Avalanche

+4000

Knights

+4500

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Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability of winning this game, Colorado Avalanche might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -143 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Vegas Golden Knights are trading at +118.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +114.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. The best sportsbooks have a huge range of pre-game and in-game betting options.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-143

Knights

+118

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

+115

Tie

+310

Knights

+188

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+172

Knights +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+114

Nathan MacKinnon is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +700. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is -110.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

-110

Anytime

+700

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

First

+175

Anytime

+1150

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+200

Anytime

+1250

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+200

Anytime

+1250

Mitch Marner (Knights)

First

+225

Anytime

+1350

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+280

Anytime

+1850

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+300

Anytime

+1700

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

William Karlsson (Knights)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+525

Anytime

+3300

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Nicolas Roy (Avalanche)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Shea Theodore (Knights)

First

+575

Anytime

+3300

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Colton Sissons (Knights)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+725

Anytime

+4000

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Parker Kelly (Avalanche)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Brandon Saad (Knights)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Logan O'Connor (Avalanche)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

First

+825

Anytime

+5000

Nic Dowd (Knights)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Cole Smith (Knights)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+130

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+125

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

+120

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-110

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Nicolas Roy (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Brett Howden (Knights)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-118

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-189

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-125

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-118

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-115

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-161

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Brett Howden (Knights)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-141

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-161

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 1.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 32.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 17.9
• Faceoff Wins : 32.6
• Hits: 27.5
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 31.2
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 32.6
• Hits: 30.8
• Giveaways: 17.8
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 31.2
• Giveaways: 18.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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