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Golden Knights Look to Continue Streak as they Face Avalanche in Western Conference Showdown

The Vegas Golden Knights are set to take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday evening. This Western Conference matchup is sure to be an exciting one, as both teams have split their previous two encounters this season. The Golden Knights emerged victorious with an 8-4 win, while the Avalanche responded with a 2-1 victory. Colorado is the betting favorite for this game, opening at -135 with the line remaining steady. Stay tuned for our in-depth Golden Knights vs. Avalanche prediction and our top NHL picks for Tuesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Knights +115 | Avalanche -135
• Spread: Golden Knights +1.5 (-220) | Avalanche -1.5 (+185)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 57%.

Vegas vs Colorado Stats

Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have been on a hot streak, winning eight of their last 10 games. They are currently on a three-game road trip, looking for their third consecutive victory. Most recently, they swept a back-to-back set against the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks, with a strong performance against the Canucks where they outshot them 35-21. Ivan Barbashev, Victor Olofsson, and Nicolas Roy each scored a goal in the win. Adin Hill, who has a 2.49 GAA and .906 save percentage this season, performed well in goal. Ilya Samsonov is still day-to-day with an injury, so Hill is expected to start when the Golden Knights face the Avalanche. Vegas currently leads the Pacific Division, five points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings. With a power ranking of 5, the Golden Knights have a strong offense (scoring an average of 3.35 goals per game), defense (allowing an average of 2.68 goals against per game), and have a record of 47-22-8 this season.

Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche have a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games, with a 2-1-0 record on their recent three-game road trip. Despite a 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues, the Avalanche outshot their opponents and nearly erased a four-goal deficit. Nathan MacKinnon was among the four players who scored in the game. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has a 22-10-3 record with a 2.23 GAA and .916 save percentage, while Scott Wedgewood is 11-4-1 with a 2.00 GAA and .919 save percentage. The Avalanche are currently third in the Central Division, seven points behind the Dallas Stars and five points ahead of the St. Louis Blues. With a power ranking of 17, the Avalanche rank fifth in offense, scoring an average of 3.40 goals per game, and eleventh in defense, giving up an average of 2.83 goals per game. In their recent matchups, Vegas went 1-1-1 against Colorado.

Golden Knights vs Avalanche: Highly Anticipated Showdown at Ball Arena Tonight

A highly anticipated matchup is set to take place at Ball Arena on Tuesday night, featuring two formidable teams: the Golden Knights and the Avalanche. While the outcome of this game remains uncertain, recent performance indicates that the Golden Knights may have a slight advantage due to their consistent play compared to the Avalanche. The Avalanche have faced setbacks in their last two home games against the Blues and Flames, with Mackenzie Blackwood experiencing difficulties in goal by allowing seven goals in his recent starts. Conversely, Adin Hill of the Golden Knights has demonstrated strong performance with an 8-1-1 record in March, boasting a 2.00 GAA and a .927 save percentage. This game is expected to be a thrilling showdown between two competitive teams striving for victory.

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