In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL showdown on Sunday, April 14th at T-Mobile Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Colorado Avalanche’s recent form and recent player performance
-The Vegas Golden Knights recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Avalanche and Golden Knights.
Avalanche on Tired Legs
The Avalanche are going to have tired legs here after facing off against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. Two games ago against the Minnesota Wild, the Avalanche scored five goals, and they are going to need that strong offense to show up here again. The Avalanche are averaging 3.72 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.04 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st, and they need the offense to run up the score here.
Golden Knights Dominate Again
The Golden Knights sure looked impressive on Friday night against the Minnesota Wild. The offense put up seven goals, and they ended up winning by five. Chandler Stephenson had a strong game, finishing with four assists. Jack Eichel scored a goal and added an assist. The Golden Knights are averaging 3.23 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.98 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league, while the defense is ranked 11th. The Golden Knights will meet the Blackhawks after this one.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The home team has won each of the Golden Knights’ last five games.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites following a home win.
- The home team has won the third period in each of the last four games between the Avalanche and Golden Knights.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 14 of the Golden Knights’ last 15 home games.
Colorado Avalanche Team Facts
- The Avalanche have won 10 of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have won the second period in each of their last five games following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 20 of the Avalanche’s last 21 games following a loss.
Avalanche vs Golden Knights Prediction
The Golden Knights are going to find success in this game. The Golden Knights scored seven goals in the last game, and they are going to have no issue attacking the weak defense of the Avalanche, who are going to struggle on the tired legs. The Golden Knights are going to score at least five goals here, and that will be the difference as they are going to get the job done. Back the Golden Knights.