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.

There is an appealing -130 when it comes to Under 6.5 goals which is our confident prediction. The Golden Knights and the Avalanche might not light the lamp too many times.

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 (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

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

8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.4 goals from 31.6 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.8%.

Mitchell Marner is the top points scorer with 17 points, 7 goals and 10 assists, with Jack Eichel recording 13 points which were all assists. Goalie Carter Hart have a 2.14 goal against average with a .927 save percentage.

The Avs have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.9 goals from 33.1 shots on goal, with a 18.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.7 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while Martin Necas is next best after having 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 2.32 GAA with a .911 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

There could be a shortage of goals in this NHL encounter. Therefore, going under the line makes lots of appeal, especially at odds of -130.

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.

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Our Game Prediction

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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.

Latest Brett Howden Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+300

First

+1900

Assists

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-141

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 3 - 2 Avalanche

A 3-2 win in favor of the Golden Knights is available at odds of +1150. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Avalanche

1-0

Knights

+6000

Avalanche

+5500

2-0

Knights

+5500

Avalanche

+4000

2-1

Knights

+1600

Avalanche

+1400

3-0

Knights

+4000

Avalanche

+2200

3-1

Knights

+2000

Avalanche

+1400

3-2

Knights

+1150

Avalanche

+900

4-0

Knights

+6600

Avalanche

+3300

4-1

Knights

+2000

Avalanche

+1200

4-2

Knights

+1800

Avalanche

+1200

4-3

Knights

+1300

Avalanche

+1000

5-0

Knights

+1300

Avalanche

+4500

5-1

Knights

+4000

Avalanche

+1800

5-2

Knights

+2000

Avalanche

+1200

5-3

Knights

+2500

Avalanche

+1600

5-4

Knights

+1900

Avalanche

+1500

6-1

Knights

+1900

Avalanche

+3000

6-2

Knights

+5000

Avalanche

+2200

6-3

Knights

+3500

Avalanche

+1800

6-4

Knights

+6000

Avalanche

+3500

6-5

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+3400

7-1

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+5000

7-2

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+4000

7-3

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+4500

7-4

Knights

+4500

Avalanche

+4500

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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 66% chance of securing victory, Colorado Avalanche are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -192. At +158, 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 +106.

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

+158

Avalanche

-192

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+255

Tie

+340

Avalanche

-120

Puck Line

Knights +1.5

-167

Avalanche -1.5

+136

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

There’s the chance to back Nathan MacKinnon at +675 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

-110

Anytime

+675

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

First

+150

Anytime

+1000

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+200

Anytime

+1300

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

First

+210

Anytime

+1450

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Mitch Marner (Knights)

First

+230

Anytime

+1400

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

First

+280

Anytime

+1800

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

William Karlsson (Knights)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Nicolas Roy (Avalanche)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

First

+575

Anytime

+3300

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

First

+575

Anytime

+3300

Shea Theodore (Knights)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Colton Sissons (Knights)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Parker Kelly (Avalanche)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Logan O'Connor (Avalanche)

First

+825

Anytime

+4500

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Josh Manson (Avalanche)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Nic Dowd (Knights)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Dylan Coghlan (Knights)

First

+1400

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+160

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+115

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

+105

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

+105

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-286

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Nicolas Roy (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Brett Howden (Knights)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+120

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-125

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+130

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-105

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-100

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+125

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+125

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-125

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-105

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Brett Howden (Knights)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-141

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Dylan Coghlan (Knights)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+180

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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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Starting Lineups

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