Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Avalanche

The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 19-14-8 on the road) face the Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, 26-9-6 at home) at Ball Arena in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Vegas leads the series 1-0.

The Under 6.5 goals catches the eye at -130, with the total appearing a touch high for this matchup. We landed this selection in Game 1 despite six goals being scored and another game finishing below the line would not be a surprise.

The Vegas Golden Knights opened the series with a 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 at Ball Arena two nights ago.

The Knights finished with 25 shots on goal, with Dylan Coghlan, Pavel Dorofeyev, Brett Howden and Nic Dowd all scoring. Goaltender Carter Hart stopped 36 of 38 shots for a .947 save percentage. The Avs recorded 38 shots on goal, while Gabriel Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin each scored.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The teams have split the last 10 meetings, winning five games each.

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

Step into Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche with confidence, armed with our expert game prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built same game parlay for maximum value.

Game Prediction

The Under 6.5 goals looks worth backing, with the total appearing slightly inflated for this Western Conference Finals matchup. Odds of -130 add further appeal and we’re expecting the combined score to stay below the number once again.

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 Golden Knights vs Avalanche stats:

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

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

We recommend moving the line if you want more juice from your Total bet. If you’re going Under, then consider a slightly riskier wager which has a bigger payout.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 6.5 Goals @ -130 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brett Howden To Score +300

Brett Howden (Golden Knights) has scored at least one goal in 5 straight road games. We’ll take a chance at +300 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds looks really appealing.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 3 - 2 Avalanche

Our prediction has the Knights edging out the Avs 3-2, with this exact scoreline priced at +1050. Correct score wagers are high risk, but it can add an extra level of excitement to the game.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Avalanche

1-0

Knights

+6000

Avalanche

+5500

2-0

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+4000

2-1

Knights

+1500

Avalanche

+1400

3-0

Knights

+3500

Avalanche

+2400

3-1

Knights

+1800

Avalanche

+1500

3-2

Knights

+1050

Avalanche

+900

4-0

Knights

+5500

Avalanche

+3000

4-1

Knights

+1900

Avalanche

+1200

4-2

Knights

+1600

Avalanche

+1300

4-3

Knights

+1200

Avalanche

+1050

5-0

Knights

+1200

Avalanche

+5500

5-1

Knights

+3500

Avalanche

+1900

5-2

Knights

+2000

Avalanche

+1300

5-3

Knights

+2400

Avalanche

+1700

5-4

Knights

+1900

Avalanche

+1600

6-0

Knights

+1900

Avalanche

+5500

6-1

Knights

+1900

Avalanche

+3300

6-2

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+2500

6-3

Knights

+3500

Avalanche

+2200

6-4

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+3500

6-5

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+3500

7-1

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+6600

7-2

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+5000

7-3

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+4500

7-4

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+5500

8-2

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+6600

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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 a 63% chance of securing victory, the Colorado Avalanche are favorites for Game 2 and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -172. At +142, the Vegas Golden Knights are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +110.

If you’re betting on the National Hockey League, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager before the puck drops and during the games.

Moneyline

Knights

+142

Avalanche

-172

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+220

Tie

+320

Avalanche

-102

Puck Line

Knights +1.5

-169

Avalanche -1.5

+138

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

You shouldn’t overlook the goalie and player props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Goals, Assists, Points or Shots on Goal.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

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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