Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Prediction & Picks - Dec. 27

The Colorado Avalanche (27-2-7) will aim to prolong a six-game win streak when they square off against the Vegas Golden Knights (17-8-10) on the road on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's game.

Over the last 10 games, the Golden Knights are 6-2-2 while totaling 33 total goals (nine power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 31.0%). They have conceded 25 goals.

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final result of Avalanche 4, Golden Knights 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-157)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Golden Knights (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche have a 27-2-7 record overall, with a 2-7-9 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • Colorado is 8-1-3 (19 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
  • In the two games this season the Avalanche recorded only one goal, they won both times.
  • Colorado has taken four points from the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-1-2 record).
  • The Avalanche have scored three or more goals 30 times, and are 24-1-5 in those games (to register 53 points).
  • In the 12 games when Colorado has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 9-0-3 record (21 points).
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 20-1-5 (45 points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 6-1-0 (12 points).

Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights have a record of 17-8-10 this season and are 4-10-14 in overtime contests.
  • In the 16 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
  • Across the six games this season the Golden Knights finished with just one goal, they have earned five points.
  • Vegas has one point (0-2-1) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Golden Knights have earned 38 points in their 25 games with more than two goals scored.
  • Vegas has scored a single power-play goal in 14 games this season and has registered 19 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vegas is 14-6-7 (35 points).
  • The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Golden Knights finished 3-2-3 in those contests (nine points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Golden Knights AVG Golden Knights Rank
1st 3.94 Goals Scored 3.11 13th
1st 2.11 Goals Allowed 2.86 10th
1st 34.5 Shots 29.7 5th
10th 27.1 Shots Allowed 25 2nd
27th 16.13% Power Play % 25.89% 6th
1st 85.44% Penalty Kill % 82.56% 9th

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