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Avalanche vs. Golden Knights prediction: Colorado favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/27/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Vegas Golden Knights will take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Avalanche vs. Golden Knights game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Avs vs. Golden Knights prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Golden Knights 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Avalanche a 56% chance of beating the Golden Knights.
According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Avalanche vs. Golden Knights odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+164) | +1.5 (-190) |
| Moneyline | -150 | +130 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Golden Knights picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Golden Knights +1.5 | -190 |
| Moneyline | Golden Knights | +130 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.
Avalanche vs. Golden Knights player props
Who will score a goal in Avalanche vs. Golden Knights?
According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Golden Knights.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 37.4% chance of scoring a goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the star is a 7.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 37.4% |
| Brock Nelson | 27.7% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 25.9% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 25.7% |
| Martin Necas | 24.5% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | 32.1% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 30.4% |
| Mark Stone | 26.8% |
| Mitch Marner | 25.0% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 24.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.8% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 5.2% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 4.8% |
| Brock Nelson | 4.6% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 4.5% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | 6.4% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.1% |
| Mark Stone | 5.4% |
| Mitch Marner | 4.6% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 4.4% |
Avs vs. Golden Knights game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Golden Knights and Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Golden Knights on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Avalanche vs. Golden Knights insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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