Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights NHL Betting Odds (02/16/2022)

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights NHL Betting Odds (02-16-2022)

On the whole, TNT gets the best game of the week on Wednesday night. Vegas and Colorado are battling for the top seed in the Western Conference. The Golden Knights and Avalanche met in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Following losses in the first two games, Vegas prevailed in that series. For Colorado and its backers, it was a bitter disappointment. To illuminate, the Avalanche have crowned champions with the NHL betting odds prematurely. Once Vegas got going, they steamrolled the Avs. Colorado is wowing observers this season. However, their goaltending situation has everyone worried.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights NHL Betting Information

Date and Time:Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 9 p.m. ET
Location:T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV Coverage:TNT
Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Avalanche-1½ (+195)6½ (-113)-120
Golden Knights+1½ (-235)6½ (-107)EV
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Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights SBG Odds Overview

As was previously noted, the Avalanche goaltending situation has gamblers hesitant to get too excited about its offshore betting playoff prospects. Vegas will be the home favorite for this game but at a discount price. Thus, Wise Guys will look to take advantage at the lower cost of the Golden Knights. Cause by Colorado’s public board appeal, Vegas gets the more advantageous lay.

Colorado Avalanche Team Overview

Colorado has gotten the cash in nine of its most recent ten games. At the same time, the Avs went over the total just twice in those ten meetings. Colorado stands at 33-8-4 with 26-15 over the total. Overall, the Avs rank 2nd for goal scoring, 9th for power-play efficiency, 17th for goals allowed, and 21st for penalty killing. Most important of all, Colorado has been winning without its best player, Nathan MacKinnon. MacKinnon is day-to-day with an injured face.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview

Vegas has five wins in its most recent eight games. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights are 1-3-1 under the total in their last five outings. Vegas is 28-17-3 with 27-18 over the total. In sum, the Golden Knights rank 9th for goal scoring, 18th for power-play efficiency, 19th for goals against, and 17th for penalty killing. In like manner to Colorado, VGK is not getting quality goaltending. Robin Lehner is not the same without sidekick Marc-Andre Fleury.

Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends

  • Colorado has won seven of its last nine away games
  • The Avalanche are 7-3 over the total in road action
  • Against the Western Conference, the Avalanche are 7-3 in away games
  • Colorado is 6-4-1 over the total at Western Conference opponents
  • In Western Conference home games, Vegas is 4-3 in their last seven
  • Vegas is 3-5 under the total when hosting Western Conference teams
  • The Golden Knights are 5-6 in their previous 11 home games
  • Vegas is 5-2-1 over the total on home ice
  • Vegas has won five of its last eight against the Avalanche
  • This series is 3-5 under the total in the most recent eight meetings
  • Colorado is only 1-4 at Vegas
  • The Avs and Golden Knights are 3-2 over the total at Vegas

Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights SBG Free Picks

As mentioned earlier, Vegas will get a far better NHL betting price than usual at home. Also, the Golden Knights have had the better of this series against the Avalanche.

Avalanche at Golden Knights SBG Best Bet: Vegas Golden Knights.