Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Avalanche

The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 19-14-8 on the road) take on the Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, 26-9-6 at home) at Ball Arena in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

We like the Under 6.5 total goals in this matchup, with Vegas and Colorado potentially serving up a tight playoff battle rather than a high-scoring shootout. Given the defensive quality on both sides and the importance of every game at this stage, odds of -128 look attractive for six goals or fewer.

Vegas heads into the Conference Finals after eliminating Anaheim in six games.

The Golden Knights are riding a two-game winning streak and closed out the Ducks with a dominant 5-1 win on the road at Honda Center. Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice, while Shea Theodore, Mitchell Marner and Brett Howden also found the back of the net. In goal, Carter Hart was outstanding, stopping 31 of 32 shots for a .969 save percentage.

Colorado advanced to the Conference Finals after defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-1 in their second-round playoff series.

The Avalanche have now won six straight at home, most recently edging the Wild 4-3 in overtime at Ball Arena. Four different players scored, including Nathan MacKinnon, while Scott Wedgewood posted a perfect 1.000 save percentage after turning aside all seven shots he faced.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knights won the most recent meeting between the teams, earning a 3-2 victory at Ball Arena. However, the Avs have had the edge in the matchup overall, winning six of the last 10 meetings.

Starting Goalies

Carter Hart (Confirmed)

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

Scott Wedgewood (Confirmed)

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

Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche with our betting guide, featuring our expert game pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused same game parlay.

Game Prediction

The Under 6.5 goals market stands out as our preferred pick, with odds of -128 looking attractive. While both teams possess plenty of offensive quality, this line still appears a little too high given the playoff intensity and the importance of avoiding costly mistakes at this stage of the postseason.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Golden Knights vs Avalanche stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Golden Knights games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Golden Knights games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Avalanche games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Avalanche games.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Bettors in search of a larger potential return on their Total wager can look to go under a different number of goals. This is achieved by moving the line until you’re happy with the odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brett Howden To Score +333

Brett Howden (Golden Knights) has scored in 5 straight games on the road. The odds for him to be an Anytime Goalscorer look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +333.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 4 - 2 Avalanche

We’re backing the Knights to come away with a 4-2 win, with this exact scoreline standing out as an interesting long-shot play. Odds of +1600 mean there’s the potential for a strong payout from a modest stake and if Vegas controls the game in the way we expect, this score prediction could be worth considering.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Avalanche

1-0

Knights

+6000

Avalanche

+6000

2-0

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+4000

2-1

Knights

+1500

Avalanche

+1400

3-0

Knights

+3500

Avalanche

+2200

3-1

Knights

+1900

Avalanche

+1400

3-2

Knights

+1100

Avalanche

+900

4-0

Knights

+5500

Avalanche

+3300

4-1

Knights

+1800

Avalanche

+1200

4-2

Knights

+1600

Avalanche

+1300

4-3

Knights

+1300

Avalanche

+1000

5-0

Knights

+1300

Avalanche

+5000

5-1

Knights

+3500

Avalanche

+1800

5-2

Knights

+2000

Avalanche

+1300

5-3

Knights

+2500

Avalanche

+1600

5-4

Knights

+2000

Avalanche

+1600

6-0

Knights

+2000

Avalanche

+7000

6-1

Knights

+2000

Avalanche

+3400

6-2

Knights

+5500

Avalanche

+2200

6-3

Knights

+3500

Avalanche

+2000

6-4

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+3500

6-5

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+3500

7-1

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+6000

7-2

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+5000

7-3

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+4500

7-4

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+5000

8-2

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+7000

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche 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 64% probability of winning Game 1, Colorado Avalanche might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -179 Moneyline betting odds. Vegas Golden Knights are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +146.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +106.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Knights

+146

Avalanche

-179

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+230

Tie

+340

Avalanche

-110

Puck Line

Knights +1.5

-175

Avalanche -1.5

+142

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Blocked Shots, Goaltender Saves or Shutouts while there are lots of other options.

Micro betting provides an interesting rollercoaster ride for NHL bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 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 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.80 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 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 3.90 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 34.4
• Hits: 31.9
• Giveaways: 19
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 32.8
• Hits: 28.8
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 33.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 18.4
• Faceoff Wins : 32
• Hits: 28.2
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 34.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 18.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 22.9
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 5

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