Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 4/8/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-160) Avalanche (+132)

The Vegas Golden Knights (47-22-8) are traveling to Ball Arena on Tuesday where they will take on the Colorado Avalanche (47-27-4). The line on this contest has the Golden Knights at -160 and the Avalanche are at +132. The total is 6.5.

The Vegas Golden Knights were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-0 defeat against the Jets in their previous game. The Golden Knights had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this loss. For the game, they couldn't finish any of the 26 shots they attempted. They also had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. Vegas accounted for 4 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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Vegas Golden Knights opponents have tallied 159 power play opportunities (32nd in the NHL) and have come away with 38 goals in those attempts. The Golden Knights have seen 2,018 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .899. Vegas has taken 2,334 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.0%. While at even strength, the Golden Knights have given up 165 goals while notching 205 on offense. Vegas steps onto the ice with 175 power play chances and they have tallied 52 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a rate of 29.71%. For the year, they have recorded 102 points and their points percentage sits at .662. With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have accumulated 257 goals (6th in the league) for the year and have allowed 203.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Ilya Samsonov. Opponents have scored 522 goals versus Samsonov in his career and his average for goals against per game is 3.23. Samsonov has played in 199 games over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is at .902 in his 9,711 mins played. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 118-48-24 and he has gotten the start in 187 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Samsonov has tallied 93 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .497. Samsonov has seen 5,328 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 4,806 total saves.

In their last contest, Colorado faced the Blue Jackets in a matchup where the Avalanche notched a win by a final score of 7-3. The Avalanche tallied 7 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 chances on the power play in this one and notched 1 out of those chances.

Over the course of the season, the Colorado Avalanche have tallied 262 goals, 98 points, as well as a points percentage of .628. They have granted a total of 218 goals to be scored by of a combination of 177 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they were shorthanded. The Avalanche have earned 207 goals at even strength and 55 goals (5th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have recorded 222 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 24.77%. Colorado has attempted 2,332 shots (5th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.23%, while allowing the opposition 2,021 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 79.08% on their oppositions 196 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 89.2%.

Across the ice you are going to see Mackenzie Blackwood patrolling the crease. His opponents are averaging 3.74 goals per game and he has surrendered 693 goals altogether. Blackwood's quality start percentage is 56.2% and he has 132 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has made the start in 235 games and has been on the ice for 11,129 mins. Blackwood has amassed a lifetime record of 103-101-28 and has played in 250 games. He has accrued 6,673 saves out of 7,366 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .906.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Colorado (+132)

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