LiontipsColorado vs Vegas NHL Game Preview and Betting Odds
Command Analysis
Current Form
Recently, Colorado has struggled, suffering consecutive losses to Dallas (2-3 and 2-4) and Utah (3-6). These matches were played with a backup lineup. Despite this, the team led by Jared Bednar conceded at least three goals in each game. This defensive issue has been a recurring theme for the Avalanche throughout the last season, characterized by below-average defensive performance and high goals against. It is likely that this year will present similar challenges unless there are significant roster changes, which have not occurred over the summer.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Colorado averages 33 shots on goal
- The Avalanche score an average of 3.71 goals per game
Current Form
The Vegas Golden Knights had a disappointing previous season. Although they made it to the playoffs, they were eliminated in the first round by the Dallas Stars. The team continues to aim for the highest honors and is determined to compete for the Stanley Cup. During the offseason, they strengthened their roster by signing Viktor Olofsson, Ilya Samsonov, and Tanner Pearson while parting ways with Stevenson and Martinez. It is worth noting that under Cassidy's guidance, the Knights have played three preseason games. They secured a win against San Jose (4-2), lost to Los Angeles (2-3), and celebrated a victory over Utah with a score of 5-2.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Vegas averages 3.26 goals per game
- The Knights serve seven minutes in penalties per match
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In three of the past five matchups, the first period has been high-scoring
1.70Bet 3rd Period: Away Team to Win
In the last two games, Vegas secured victories in the third period
2.95Tip and bets
In our opinion, the Vegas team should not be considered the underdog in this matchup. The Golden Knights have shown solid performances in recent games and are expected to field their strongest lineup against Colorado. Previous encounters often ended in favor of the Knights or featured closely contested battles between the teams. We believe that this time, the visiting team will likely push the game to at least overtime.
Prediction - Vegas will not lose at odds of 1.77
Betting on Total Goals
The teams are known for their offensive hockey style and often play in a back-and-forth manner. Both clubs have strong attacking lines but struggle defensively. It's highly likely that we will see a match featuring at least seven goals scored.
We recommend betting on over 6.5 goals at odds of 2.15.
