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Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche Game 1 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche Game 1 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche play Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs second-round series Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights survived against the Minnesota Wild in seven games, and now focus on the Avalanche. These teams split their eight games in the regular season, with each team going 2-2 on the road.

The Avalanche swept the St. Louis Blues in Round 1 and have had a full week to rest. If you’re concerned about rust, Colorado is 4-1 across the past five when playing on three or more days of rest.

Golden Knights at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:37 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Avalanche -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights +1.5 (-165) | Avalanche -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Golden Knights at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (26-10-0, 1.98 GAA, .928 SV%, 6 SO) vs. Philipp Grubauer (30-9-1, 1.95 GAA, .922 SV%, 7 SO)

Fleury struggled a bit in Games 5 and 6 against Minnesota, but he bounced back with a solid effort in Game 7 Friday. He went just 4-3-0 in seven regular-season starts against the Avs, but he had a stellar 2.14 GAA and .932 SV% with two shutouts.

Grubauer helped the Avs make quick work of the Blues. Now, he focuses on the Golden Knights at home. He was an amazing 19-4-1 with a 1.60 GAA and .935 SV% with six shutouts in 24 starts in Denver, while going 4-2-1 with a 1.86 GAA and .935 SV% in seven regular-season starts vs. Vegas.

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Golden Knights vs. Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Golden Knights 2

Money line (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-190) are a little over my personal money line limit of -180, but sometimes you have to bend your own rules. I don’t like what I saw from the Golden Knights in the latter stages of their series against the Wild. If Fleury and the Knights play like that against the Avs in Game 1, they’ll get run out of the building.

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Against the spread (ATS)

COLORADO -1.5 (+140) is a solid value on the puck line. While the Golden Knights actually covered the puck line in their past three meetings with the Avs, I like a rested Colorado team to come out on fire here.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-110) is the play here despite the fact we have two stud backstops. We also have a pair of high-octane offenses, which should account for at least six total goals in the series opener. The Over is 6-0 in the past six for Vegas as an underdog in the playoffs, too, while going 18-7-1 in the past 26 playoff games for Colorado as a favorite.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (22-8-1) square off in the second of a two-game set against the Colorado Avalanche (21-8-3) Saturday for a 3 p.m. ET puck drop at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Golden Knights at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:17 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Avalanche -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights +1.5 (-190) | Avalanche -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Golden Knights at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Robin Lehner (5-1-1, 2.55 GAA, .898 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (20-7-0, 1.69 GAA, .931 SV%, 5 SO)

Lehner enters on a three-game win streak, including 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .927 SV% in two starts since returning after a six-week absence due to injury.

This will be his first appearance against the Avalanche this season. He was 1-1-0 with a dismal 5.59 GAA and .822 SV% in two appearances vs. COL last season.

Grubauer is looking very Vezina-like this season. He reached 20 victories in a 5-1 win over Vegas in the front end of the back-to-back set, and he already has a career-high for NHL wins in a single season.

Grubauer has allowed one or no goals in seven consecutive starts and eight straight appearances, all victories. He is 3-2-0 with a 1.81 GAA and .930 SV% in his five starts against Vegas this season.

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Golden Knights at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Golden Knights 3

Money line (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-175) are a little pricy for my liking, especially against another strong team like the Golden Knights (+150).

However, Colorado handled Vegas 5-1 in the front end of the set, and Grubauer is playing absolutely out of his mind lately.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS +1.5 (-190) are slightly over my personal limit of -180 for bets, but sometimes limits are made to be broken. Vegas was embarrassed in the first game of the set, so you know VGK will come back with a vengeance in this one.

They might not be able to sack Grubauer, who is on quite the roll, but they should be able to produce a much better showing than Thursday.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-115) is risky business with Grubauer playing the best hockey of his career. While Colorado allows just 2.3 goals per game, the offense has rolled up 3.5 goals per game to rank second in the NHL.

And Vegas has scored 3.3 goals per game to check in seventh in the league, while their power play has been on the come lately after a rough start to the campaign.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (22-7-1) kick off a two-game set on the road against the Colorado Avalanche (20-8-3) Thursday with a 9 p.m. ET puck drop at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Golden Knights at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Avalanche -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights +1.5 (-175) | Avalanche -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Golden Knights at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Robin Lehner (5-1-1, 2.55 GAA, .898 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (19-7-0, 1.71 GAA, .930 SV%, 5 SO)

Lehner has been sharp in his two starts since returning from injury. He is 2-0-0 with 3 goals allowed on 41 total shots. The first start Friday against the Los Angeles Kings might not wow people, as the Kings have had their ups and downs, but the follow-up win over the St. Louis Blues was rather impressive.

Grubauer has won six straight starts, and seven consecutive appearances after coming on in relief March 16 against the Anaheim Ducks for another win. He allowed none or one goal in each of those seven outings. Grubauer has faced VGK four times this season and is 2-2-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .927 SV%.

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Golden Knights at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 2, Avalanche 1

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+160) are quite a nice value as moderate underdogs in the Mile High City.

The road team has won five of the past seven meetings in this series, and the underdog has cashed in eight of the previous nine head-to-head contests.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-175) will cost you nearly two times your potential return. While that might very well cash in what should be a tight matchup, just bet the Golden Knights straight up instead as a much better value.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is the way to be in this one. Grubauer is giving up next to nothing, and Lehner has been red-hot since returning from the injured list, too.

If it makes you feel even better, the Under has cashed in four straight meetings between these two Western Conference powerhouses.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (22-7-1) kick off a two-game set on the road against the Colorado Avalanche (20-8-3) Thursday with a 9 p.m. ET puck drop at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Golden Knights at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Avalanche -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights +1.5 (-175) | Avalanche -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Golden Knights at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Robin Lehner (5-1-1, 2.55 GAA, .898 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (19-7-0, 1.71 GAA, .930 SV%, 5 SO)

Lehner has been sharp in his two starts since returning from injury. He is 2-0-0 with 3 goals allowed on 41 total shots. The first start Friday against the Los Angeles Kings might not wow people, as the Kings have had their ups and downs, but the follow-up win over the St. Louis Blues was rather impressive.

Grubauer has won six straight starts, and seven consecutive appearances after coming on in relief March 16 against the Anaheim Ducks for another win. He allowed none or one goal in each of those seven outings. Grubauer has faced VGK four times this season and is 2-2-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .927 SV%.

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Golden Knights at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 2, Avalanche 1

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+160) are quite a nice value as moderate underdogs in the Mile High City.

The road team has won five of the past seven meetings in this series, and the underdog has cashed in eight of the previous nine head-to-head contests.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-175) will cost you nearly two times your potential return. While that might very well cash in what should be a tight matchup, just bet the Golden Knights straight up instead as a much better value.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is the way to be in this one. Grubauer is giving up next to nothing, and Lehner has been red-hot since returning from the injured list, too.

If it makes you feel even better, the Under has cashed in four straight meetings between these two Western Conference powerhouses.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (10-4-1) travel to meet the Colorado Avalanche (9-4-1) Monday for a 9 p.m. ET puck drop at Ball Arena in Denver. Below we analyze the Golden Knights-Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Golden Knights at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:22 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Avalanche -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) | Avalanche -1.5 (+195)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +115 | U: -140)

Golden Knights at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (7-3-0, 1.71 GAA, .935 SV%, 2 SO) at Philipp Grubauer (9-3-0, 1.67 GAA, .936 SV%, 2 SO)

Fleury was on the short end – a 3-2 loss – of that 11-hour outdoor odyssey at Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev., Saturday. While he could probably use a little bit of a breather, G Robin Lehner did not travel for the outdoor game and missed a fifth consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. So, Fleury is projected to face the Avs yet again. MAF has faced Colorado in three straight starts, losing two. However, in those games, he has a stellar 2.02 GAA and .936 SV%, which are right in line with his overall numbers. The difference is that the VGK offense has provided him with just five total goals in this three outings.

Grubauer has locked it down against the Golden Knights. His only loss in three starts against Vegas was Valentine’s Day when his offense showed him no love in a 1-0 loss. He is 2-1-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .939 SV% against the Golden Knights this season, including 27 saves in Saturday’s outdoor game.

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Golden Knights at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 3, Golden Knights 2

Money line (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-140) are a decent play on home ice, although this one could really go either way. Both clubs have received tremendous goaltending when facing each other. While it’s not going out on a limb by predicting the same exact score as Saturday’s tilt, that’s how low-scoring and tight these games have been. There is no reason to get cute and predict something crazy. We’ll get defense and a close game with the home side at a slight advantage.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Avalanche -1.5 (+195) are a tempting play as Fleury could be a little gassed after doing the heavy lifting with Lehner still on the shelf. That’s the only reason a puck like play on Colorado is worth a look. The best bet is to PASS, however.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-140) is the way to go, although the books have made it a little less attractive with some added juice. The Under has cashed in the first three head-to-head outings with a total of 11 goals over those contests. So, why stop thumping the Under now?

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (10-3-1) and the Colorado Avalanche (8-4-1) meet Saturday afternoon for a 3 p.m. ET puck drop in an outdoor game near Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev. Below we analyze the Golden Knights-Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Golden Knights vs. Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:46 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Avalanche -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights +1.5 (-275) | Avalanche -1.5 (+225)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Golden Knights vs. Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (7-2-0, 1.56 GAA, .937 SV%, 2 SO) at Philipp Grubauer (8-3-0, 1.64 GAA, .936 SV%, 2 SO)

Fleury is confirmed to start in what will be his third consecutive appearance against the Avs. He allowed three goals on 25 shots in a 3-2 home loss Tuesday. Prior to that, he showed the Avs no love on Valentine’s Day, turning aside all 30 shots he faced in a 1-0 shutout win.

Colorado’s Grubauer is projected to start. He opposed Fleury in each of those two outings and was the beneficiary of C Nazem Kadri’s game-winning goal at 19:19 of the third period to stun VGK Tuesday. Grubauer has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his past 10 starts since allowing four goals on Jan. 13 in his initial outing of the season against the St. Louis Blues.

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Golden Knights vs. Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Avalanche 2

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+100) are a good play at even money in their first-ever outdoor game. This game will be played at Edgewood Tahoe Resort with a rink built on top of the 18th fairway, not physically on Lake Tahoe, but it will be a beautiful scene just the same.

The Avalanche played in the NHL’s last outdoor game before the pause last season, falling 3-1 against the Los Angeles Kings at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 15, 2020.

The underdog has cashed in each of the past seven in this series, making Vegas that much more attractive.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-275) are just too expensive if you’re looking for some insurance. Take VGK straight-up instead. Just be prepared for a tight, low-scoring game. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-110) is the best play on the board. Fleury and Grubauer yield next to nothing, and their tremendous rebound control is a good reason for their success. Solid defense in front of them also doesn’t hurt.

The Under has cashed in four in a row for Vegas, while going 10-1-1 in its past 12 against teams with a winning record.

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