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Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Game time: May 26, 2026 9:00 PM EDT

Team snapshot

Colorado Avalanche

Record: 8-5 · Central Division · Western Conference

Vegas Golden Knights

Record: 9-5 · Pacific Division · Western Conference

Full picks for this match

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Moneyline: Colorado Avalanche ML (-115) — Loss

EV signal: Premium only

Final score: Colorado Avalanche 1, Vegas Golden Knights 2

Why this play: The Avalanche's solid 8-4 record suggests they're primed to snag a win against the slightly more decorated Golden Knights.

Quick read:

Backing Colorado on the moneyline is straightforward: they’ve shown consistent form with an 8-4 record, which speaks to a team that knows how to close out games. Their ability to maintain a winning pace against decent opposition makes them a reliable choice here.
The Golden Knights do have a better overall record at 11-4, but that margin isn’t so wide as to be intimidating—especially given Colorado's resilience. When teams are this closely matched, confidence and timely plays often tip the scales, and the Avalanche have demonstrated both recently.
The only fly in the ointment is the price. If the line is too short on Colorado, it might not be worth squeezing the juice out of the bet. But then again, betting on the underdog with a solid record isn’t exactly a phone call to your financial advisor.

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