Vegas Golden Knights @ Colorado Avalanche Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 4/8/2025 9:30 PM EDT

We have your Vegas Golden Knights @ Colorado Avalanche prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Colorado Avalanche host the Vegas Golden Knights in a pivotal Western Conference matchup.

Vegas Golden Knights @ Colorado Avalanche Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Colorado Avalanche -135, Vegas Golden Knights +115.
Best Total Odds: Over 5.5 (-124) at FanDuel, Under 6.0 (-110) at Caesars.

Game Info

Date: April 8, 2025
Time: 9:30 PM EDT
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
TV: ESPN

Vegas Golden Knights @ Colorado Avalanche Preview

The Colorado Avalanche (47-27-4) and Vegas Golden Knights (47-22-8) are two of the top teams in the Western Conference, making this matchup a potential playoff preview. The Avalanche come into this game as slight favorites, boasting a 5-0 record in their last five games. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights have been consistent on the road, with a 20-18 away record this season. Both teams feature high-powered offenses, and the total is set at 6 goals, reflecting the expectation of a competitive, high-scoring affair.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last 11 meetings, the under has hit 8 times, showcasing a trend of lower-scoring games between these two teams. The Avalanche have also been dominant at home against teams with strong road records, going 4-1 in their last five home games in such scenarios. However, the Golden Knights have been resilient, winning 10 of their last 12 games as underdogs.

Pick: Colorado Avalanche Moneyline (-135)

The Avalanche have been in excellent form, winning five straight games, and they have the home-ice advantage at Ball Arena. Their recent dominance at home, combined with the Golden Knights' inconsistency on the road, makes the Avalanche a strong pick to win outright. Additionally, Colorado's top players, such as Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, have been in stellar form, which should give them the edge in this matchup.

Top Player Prop Picks

Nathan MacKinnon Over 1.5 Points (+120)

MacKinnon has been a force offensively, and with the Avalanche's recent scoring surge, he is poised to contribute significantly. He has recorded multiple points in three of his last five games, making this a value play.

Jack Eichel Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-110)

Eichel has been a consistent shooter for the Golden Knights, averaging over 4 shots per game in his last five outings. Against a strong Avalanche defense, expect him to be aggressive in creating scoring opportunities.

Mikko Rantanen Anytime Goal Scorer (+140)

Rantanen has been one of the Avalanche's most reliable goal scorers this season. With his ability to capitalize on power-play opportunities, he is a strong candidate to find the back of the net in this game.

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