May 19, 2026 10:30 AM EST

NHL: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche 5/20/2026

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The Colorado Avalanche are heavy 66.1 percent favorites over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Avalanche are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +5 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 32 shots on goal vs 27 shots for the Golden Knights. The Avalanche goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.1% compared to the Golden Knights goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Carter Hart (GK) 28, Mackenzie Blackwood 24 SHOTS: Jack Eichel 3.6, Nathan MacKinnon 4.3 GOALS: Tomas Hertl 0.57, Cale Makar 0.5 PTS: Mitch Marner has a 63% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nathan MacKinnon has a 61% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Colorado Avalanche

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road23-24, 49% -399Record at Home31-15, 67% -80Colorado Avalanche
VS Colorado Avalanche1-2, 33% -50VS Vegas Golden Knights2-1, 67% 71Colorado Avalanche
vs Team .500 or Better18-31, 37% -1555vs Team .500 or Better28-17, 62% 34Colorado Avalanche
Record As Road Underdog5-7, 42% -99Record As Home Favorite31-15, 67% -80Colorado Avalanche
After 1 or More Days Off39-43, 48% -6453After 1 or More Days Off57-22, 72% -5016Colorado Avalanche

PAST 30 DAYS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road4-2, 67% 155Record at Home4-0, 100% 194Colorado Avalanche
VS Colorado Avalanche0-0 No GamesVS Vegas Golden Knights0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better4-2, 67% 108vs Team .500 or Better0-0 No GamesVegas Golden Knights
Record As Road Underdog1-1, 50% -4Record As Home Favorite4-0, 100% 194Colorado Avalanche
After 1 or More Days Off7-4, 64% -947After 1 or More Days Off7-1, 88% -492Colorado Avalanche

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD24-23, 51% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME23-22, 51% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS6-0, 100% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-1, 75% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-15, 52% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home45-31, 59% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road39-31, 56% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 25-22, 53% -1159 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 33-13, 72% +1262 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 3-3, 50% -209 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 4-0, 100% +194

MONEY LINE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 23-24, 49% -504 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 32-14, 70% 150 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 3-3, 50% -34 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 4-0, 100% +194

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 22-25, 47% -498 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 26-20, 57% + 366 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 4-2, 67% + 164 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 1-3, 25% -209

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