Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche: prediction, betting tips, facts and head-to-head
Vegas Golden Knights
Colorado Avalanche
On the night heading into Monday, May 25, we will witness Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, where the Vegas Golden Knights will take on the Colorado Avalanche. The puck drops at 2:00 CET, and here is my betting pick for the showdown.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche: match preview
Vegas entered the playoffs as the fourth seed in the Western Conference. Just before the postseason began, the team made a coaching change, appointing John Tortorella, who won seven of his eight games in charge to close out the regular season. They dispatched Utah 4-2 in the opening round before eliminating Anaheim by the same scoreline in the second round. In the Western Conference Final, they have already taken the first two games against Colorado, winning 4-2 and 3-1.
Colorado opened the series with two defeats, both coming on home ice. This comes despite the Avalanche having topped the NHL regular-season standings and being widely regarded as the leading Stanley Cup favourites this season. They looked dominant in the first two rounds, sweeping Los Angeles 4-0 before defeating Minnesota 4-1. However, things have gone off script in this series. They are playing without Cale Makar, and it remains uncertain whether he will return for Game 3. As a result, the team must come up with answers quickly if they want to keep their Stanley Cup Final hopes alive.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Vegas have won their last four games.
- Colorado have lost their previous two outings.
- In their last three games, the Colorado Avalanche have conceded at least three goals.
- Vegas have scored at least three goals in six straight games.
- Vegas have beaten Colorado in their last two meetings.
Prediction
Colorado have no room for error and will do everything possible to save the series and keep their season alive. However, Vegas have no intention of letting up and will be pushing hard to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. My pick for this matchup is over 5 total goals.
