May 24, 2026 8:08 AM EST

NHL: Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights 5/24/2026

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The Colorado Avalanche are heavy 65 percent favorites over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Avalanche are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +4 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 32 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Golden Knights. The Avalanche goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.4% compared to the Golden Knights goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.4%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Scott Wedgewood 26, Carter Hart (GK) 28 SHOTS: Nathan MacKinnon 4.2, Jack Eichel 3.8 GOALS: Brock Nelson 0.54, Tomas Hertl 0.53 PTS: Nathan MacKinnon has a 58% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Mitch Marner has a 63% 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

Colorado AvalancheRECORDVegas Golden KnightsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road32-13, 71% 833Record at Home24-23, 51% -1015Colorado Avalanche
VS Vegas Golden Knights2-3, 40% -129VS Colorado Avalanche3-2, 60% 256Vegas Golden Knights
vs Team .500 or Better28-19, 60% -166vs Team .500 or Better20-31, 39% -1249Colorado Avalanche
Record as Road Favorite29-11, 72% 736Record as Home Underdog0-2, 0% -200Colorado Avalanche
After 1 or More Days Off57-24, 70% -5216After 1 or More Days Off41-43, 49% -6147Colorado Avalanche

PAST 30 DAYS

Colorado AvalancheRECORDVegas Golden KnightsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-1, 67% 33Record at Home3-1, 75% 92Vegas Golden Knights
VS Vegas Golden Knights0-2, 0% -200VS Colorado Avalanche2-0, 100% 306Vegas Golden Knights
vs Team .500 or Better4-3, 57% -68vs Team .500 or Better6-2, 75% 414Vegas Golden Knights
Record as Road Favorite2-1, 67% 33Record as Home Underdog0-0 No GamesColorado Avalanche
After 1 or More Days Off5-3, 62% -591After 1 or More Days Off9-3, 75% -541Vegas Golden Knights

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Colorado AvalancheRECORDVegas Golden KnightsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD23-22, 51% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME25-24, 51% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-1, 67% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS7-1, 88% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-15, 52% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home40-32, 56% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road46-32, 59% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 24-21, 53% -1476 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 19-28, 40% -1286 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 2-1, 67% -100 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 2-2, 50% -6

MONEY LINE - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 27-18, 60% +4 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 26-21, 55% +-510 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 2-1, 67% +33 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 3-1, 75% +155

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 26-19, 58% + 466 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 28-19, 60% + 648 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 1-2, 33% -109 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 4-0, 100% + 364

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