Shea Theodore has piled up the shots in Vegas, going Over his 1.5 total in eight of the past 10 home games.
My Avalanche vs. Golden Knights props and NHL picks expect the volume to remain strong in Game 3.
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Best Avalanche vs Golden Knights props for Game 3
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Martin Necas |
Over 0.5 assists | -115 |
| Shea Theodore |
Over 1.5 shots | -150 |
| Noah Hanifin |
Over 1.5 blocked shots | -150 |
Game 3 Prop #1: Martin Necas Over 0.5 assists (-115)
Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog rank first and second on the Colorado Avalanche in scoring chances during the playoffs and in this series.
MacKinnon is a high-volume shooter who will spray from all over the offensive zone, whereas Landeskog takes more of a quality over quantity approach at the net-front.
Somebody needs to get those scoring threats the puck, and that is a job Martin Necas has done admirably all playoffs — he leads the team in assists and primary assists.
I'm backing him to add to his total in Game 3, and see value in doing so up to -125.
Game 3 Prop #2: Shea Theodore Over 1.5 shots (-150)
Shea Theodore has attempted shots at a consistently healthy rate during the playoffs, recording at least four in 10 of his last 11 games — including the first two of this series.
He has a remarkably strong track record when taking four or more shot attempts. Theodore has cleared 1.5 shots on goal in 74% of his games hitting that benchmark, and 84% on home soil.
He generates a lot of his volume from the right point, and the Avalanche ranked 24th in defending that shooting zone this season. I'm backing Theodore to take advantage and would bet to -170.
Game 3 Prop #3: Noah Hanifin Over 1.5 blocked shots (-150)
Noah Hanifin has mostly paired with Rasmus Andersson since the latter was acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights. They've largely been used in a defensive role, starting plenty of shifts in their own zone.
Hanifin's blocked shot output has spiked in kind. He has blocked multiple shots in 61% of his home games since the trade, a far cry from the 30% prior.
Hanifin recorded at least two blocks in 13 of his last 19 in Vegas and seven of his past nine. I like him to fill the shooting lanes against a desperate Avalanche team, and would bet it up to -170.
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