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 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Vegas leads the series 3-0.
Knights Look Ready to Finish the Job
We’re backing the Golden Knights on the Moneyline at -104, with Vegas appearing well positioned to close out the series on home ice. The Knights have won the last four meetings with the Avalanche and have claimed each game in this series by a two-goal margin.
Knights Eye Sweep
The Golden Knights have dominated the series, opening with 4-2 and 3-1 wins at Ball Arena before beating the Avalanche 5-3 in Game 3 at T-Mobile Arena to move within one win of a sweep.
In Game 3, the Knights recorded 25 shots on goal, with William Karlsson, Mark Stone, Brett Howden, Tomas Hertl and Keegan Kolesar all finding the net. The Avs managed 35 shots, with Gabriel Landeskog, Nazem Kadri and Jack Drury each getting on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Knights have come out on top in six of the previous 10 meetings.
Starting Goalies
Mackenzie Blackwood (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
23-10-2
2.5
.904
3
23/24
10-25-1
3.45
.899
2
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
Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks
Our Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights tips include the main game prediction, a correct score forecast, same game parlay advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.
Game Prediction
The Golden Knights look well placed to come out on top in this Western Conference Finals matchup, making the Moneyline our preferred play. The -104 available looks attractive for a Vegas side looking to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals.
We put solid research behind every hockey prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NHL stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions
Key Avalanche vs Golden Knights stats:
Golden Knights have won 5 consecutive games.Golden Knights have won 8 of their last 10 games.Golden Knights have won 15 of their last 20 games.Avalanche have lost their last 3 games.Golden Knights have won the last 4 games between these teams.Knights Moneyline Probability
Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 51% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.
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Our Game Prediction
Golden Knights Moneyline @ -104
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Player Prop Picks
Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -105.
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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.
Close Game On the Cards According to Latest Odds
The latest Moneyline odds are -104 that the Vegas Golden Knights win, while the Colorado Avalanche have been priced at -115. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 53% chance of winning.
The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +108.
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.
Nathan MacKinnon Favorite to Find the Net First
Player Goals
Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Martin Necas (Avalanche)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Player Assists
Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Cale Makar (Avalanche)
Player Shots
Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
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Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with NHL fans essentially being able to bet in-game when it comes to team and player props. Sometimes these are lines where you can wager on Shots or Goals.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Colorado Avalanche Stats
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
-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 6 of the last 10 games on the road
+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
Game Totals: An average of 7.20 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 5 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 3.90 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 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 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 32.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.6
Penalty Minutes: 8.2
Blocks: 17.4
Faceoff Wins : 31.6
Hits: 26.4
Giveaways: 14.4
Takeaways: 4.7
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 32.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 4
Empty Net Goals: 0.6
Penalty Minutes: 9.1
Blocks: 16.9
Faceoff Wins : 30.2
Hits: 18.8
Giveaways: 15.1
Takeaways: 4.1
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 24.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.6
Penalty Minutes: 8.9
Blocks: 11.9
Faceoff Wins : 31.7
Hits: 30.1
Giveaways: 17
Takeaways: 5.4
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 28.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 4.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 9.9
Blocks: 14.4
Faceoff Wins : 30.2
Hits: 31.4
Giveaways: 19.3
Takeaways: 4.6
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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