May 26, 2026 6:12 AM EST

NHL: Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights 5/26/2026

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The Colorado Avalanche are solid 59.3 percent favorites over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Avalanche are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +2 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 31 shots on goal vs 29 shots for the Golden Knights. The Avalanche goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91% compared to the Golden Knights goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Scott Wedgewood 26, Carter Hart (GK) 28 SHOTS: Nathan MacKinnon 4.1, Jack Eichel 3.9 GOALS: Brock Nelson 0.5, Tomas Hertl 0.56 PTS: Nathan MacKinnon has a 57% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Mitch Marner has a 65% 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 Road32-14, 70% 733Record at Home25-23, 52% -893Colorado Avalanche
VS Vegas Golden Knights2-4, 33% -229VS Colorado Avalanche4-2, 67% 378Vegas Golden Knights
vs Team .500 or Better28-20, 58% -266vs Team .500 or Better21-31, 40% -1127Colorado Avalanche
Record as Road Favorite29-12, 71% 636Record as Home Underdog1-2, 33% -78Colorado Avalanche
After 1 or More Days Off57-25, 70% -5316After 1 or More Days Off42-43, 49% -6025Colorado Avalanche

PAST 30 DAYS

Colorado AvalancheRECORDVegas Golden KnightsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-2, 50% -67Record at Home4-1, 80% 214Vegas Golden Knights
VS Vegas Golden Knights0-3, 0% -300VS Colorado Avalanche3-0, 100% 428Vegas Golden Knights
vs Team .500 or Better0-3, 0% -300vs Team .500 or Better3-0, 100% 428Vegas Golden Knights
Record as Road Favorite2-2, 50% -67Record as Home Underdog1-0, 100% 122Vegas Golden Knights
After 1 or More Days Off5-4, 56% -691After 1 or More Days Off10-2, 83% -319Vegas Golden Knights

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Colorado AvalancheRECORDVegas Golden KnightsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD24-22, 52% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME25-24, 51% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-1, 75% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS6-1, 86% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-15, 52% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home41-32, 56% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road47-32, 59% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 24-22, 52% -1576 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 19-29, 40% -1386 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 2-2, 50% -200 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 2-3, 40% -106

MONEY LINE - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 27-19, 59% -96 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 26-22, 54% +-610 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 2-2, 50% -67 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 3-2, 60% +55

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 27-19, 59% + 557 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 29-19, 60% + 739 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 2-2, 50% -18 Vegas Golden Knights Home Games: 5-0, 100% + 455

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