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Todd Cordell<\/a> 12+ years betting experience<\/p>\n \n Updated: \u2022 3 min read<\/p>\n Avalanche claw back into the series thanks in large part to Nathan MacKinnon’s attack.<\/p>\n Photo By – Reuters Connect. Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights<\/p>\n UPDATE: Added a prediction for who will win this game.<\/p>\n The Colorado Avalanche may be stuck in a 2-0 series deficit against the Vegas Golden Knights, but play hasn’t been as lopsided as all that.<\/p>\n My Avalanche vs. Golden Knights predictions and NHL picks<\/a> are buying the visitors, particularly star Nathan MacKinnon, on Sunday, May 24.<\/p>\n Avalanche vs Golden Knights Game 3 prediction Avalanche: The Colorado Avalanche<\/a> have won the high-danger chance battle 26-14 through two games. They have a clear edge in quality scoring chances but converted on only 4.41% of their shots, which is a big reason why they trail 2-0. Healthy Cale Makar or not, the Avalanche have too much firepower to continue converting at such a low rate.<\/p>\n Avalanche vs Golden Knights best bet: Nathan MacKinnon Over 3.5 shots (-135)<\/p>\n We’ve seen a dip in Nathan MacKinnon<\/a>‘s shot outputs against the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>, but a lot of that stems from missing the target.<\/p>\n MacKinnon hit the net on 58.66% of his attempts during the regular season and 46% over the first two rounds. He’s sitting at 33% against Vegas, a low number that is not going to sustain itself.<\/p>\n MacKinnon leads the Avalanche in offensive zone starts this series, putting him in favorable situations to generate shots.\u00a0<\/p>\n I like him to fire away in essentially a must-win Game 3, and would play the Over up to -160.<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account The Avalanche hold edges in attempts, shots, chances, and high-danger looks. They’ve scored on 4% of their shots, Vegas has scored on 13%, and that’s the difference.<\/p>\n Cale Makar<\/a>‘s injury definitely factors in, but Colorado was the highest-scoring team in the league during the regular season, and both of their goaltenders drastically out-performed Carter Hart<\/a>.<\/p>\n The tide should turn if the Avalanche continue to generate the bulk of the chances, which is to be expected with their backs up against the wall.<\/p>\n Eight of the last nine Avalanche games have featured 6+ goals, and shooting regression should help push this one Over.<\/p>\n Avalanche vs Golden Knights SGP<\/p>\n Nathan MacKinnon Over 3.5 shots Avalanche vs Golden Knights Game 3 goal scorer pick I’m backing MacKinnon to have a strong volume game, and his shot outputs correlate heavily with his goal scoring.<\/p>\n MacKinnon found the back of the net in 62% of his games when attempting seven shots or more this season, and he has attempted at least seven shots in five of his last six.<\/p>\n The Avalanche desperately need a win, and will rely heavily on MacKinnon to lead the charge. That means a ton of offensive zone starts, and extra ice time, for the Rocket Richard winner.\u00a0<\/p>\n Avalanche vs Golden Knights odds for Game 3<\/p>\n Moneyline: Avalanche -135 | Golden Knights +115 Avalanche vs Golden Knights trend<\/p>\n
\n \u2022 Betting Analyst<\/p>\n
\nMay 24, 2026 , 05:05 PM ET<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Avalanche vs Golden Knights Game 3 same-game parlay<\/p>\n
\nAvalanche moneyline
\nOver 5.5<\/p>\n
\nNathan MacKinnon (+105)<\/p>\n
\nPuck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+180) | Golden Knights +1.5 (-220)
\nOver\/Under: Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (+115)<\/p>\n