May 22, 2026 8:50 AM EST

NHL: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche 5/22/2026

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The Colorado Avalanche are heavy 69.1 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 90.8% compared to the Golden Knights goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.9%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Carter Hart (GK) 28, Scott Wedgewood 24 SHOTS: Jack Eichel 3.7, Nathan MacKinnon 4.3 GOALS: Tomas Hertl 0.49, Brock Nelson 0.44 PTS: Mitch Marner has a 61% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nathan MacKinnon has a 60% 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 Road24-24, 50% -249Record at Home31-16, 66% -180Colorado Avalanche
VS Colorado Avalanche2-2, 50% 100VS Vegas Golden Knights2-2, 50% -29Vegas Golden Knights
vs Team .500 or Better19-31, 38% -1405vs Team .500 or Better28-18, 61% -66Colorado Avalanche
Record As Road Underdog6-7, 46% 51Record As Home Favorite31-16, 66% -180Vegas Golden Knights
After 1 or More Days Off40-43, 48% -6303After 1 or More Days Off57-23, 71% -5116Colorado Avalanche

PAST 30 DAYS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road5-2, 71% 305Record at Home3-1, 75% 58Vegas Golden Knights
VS Colorado Avalanche1-0, 100% 150VS Vegas Golden Knights0-1, 0% -100Vegas Golden Knights
vs Team .500 or Better5-2, 71% 258vs Team .500 or Better0-1, 0% -100Vegas Golden Knights
Record As Road Underdog2-1, 67% 146Record As Home Favorite3-1, 75% 58Vegas Golden Knights
After 1 or More Days Off8-3, 73% -697After 1 or More Days Off6-2, 75% -556Colorado Avalanche

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD25-23, 52% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME23-22, 51% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS7-0, 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 Home46-31, 60% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road40-31, 56% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 25-23, 52% -1259 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 33-14, 70% +1162 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 3-4, 43% -309 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 3-1, 75% +58

MONEY LINE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 23-25, 48% -604 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 32-15, 68% 50 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 3-4, 43% -134 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 3-1, 75% +58

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 23-25, 48% -407 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 27-20, 57% + 457 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 5-2, 71% + 255 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 1-3, 25% -209

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