The Colorado Avalanche find themselves in a dreaded 0-2 hole heading back to Vegas.
My Avalanche vs. Golden Knights predictions expect the road team to claw back into the series on the road, with Nathan MacKinnon leading the charge.
Let's take a closer look at my NHL picks for Sunday, May 24.
Avalanche vs Golden Knights Game 3 prediction
Avalanche vs Golden Knights best bet: Nathan MacKinnon Over 3.5 shots on goal (-135)
We've seen a dip in Nathan MacKinnon's shot outputs against the Vegas Golden Knights, but a lot of that stems from missing the target.
MacKinnon hit the net on 58.66% of his attempts during the regular season, and 46% over the first two rounds. He's sitting at 33% against Vegas, a low number that is not going to sustain itself.
MacKinnon leads the Colorado Avalanche in offensive zone starts this series, putting him in favorable situations to generate shots.
I like him to fire away in essentially a must-win Game 3, and would play the Over up to -160.
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Avalanche vs Golden Knights Game 3 same-game parlay
The Avalanche hold edges in attempts, shots, chances, and high-danger looks. They've scored on 4% of their shots, Vegas has scored on 13%, and that's the difference.
Cale Makar's injury definitely factors in, but Colorado was the highest-scoring team in the league during the regular season, and both of their goaltenders drastically out-performed Carter Hart.
The tide should turn if the Avalanche continue to generate the bulk of the chances, which is to be expected with their backs up against the wall.
Eight of the last nine Avalanche games have featured 6+ goals, and shooting regression should help push this one Over.
Avalanche vs Golden Knights SGP
- Nathan MacKinnon Over 3.5 shots on goal
- Avalanche moneyline
- Over 5.5
Avalanche vs Golden Knights odds for Game 3
- Moneyline: Avalanche -135 | Golden Knights +115
- Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+180) | Golden Knights +1.5 (-220)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (+115)
Avalanche vs Golden Knights trend
MacKinnon has recorded 4+ shots in 11 of his last 14 games against Vegas. Find more NHL betting trends for Avalanche vs. Golden Knights.
How to watch Avalanche vs Golden Knights Game 3
| Location | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV |
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN, Sportsnet |
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