Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/31

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The NHL Regular Season kicks off with the Colorado Avalanche visiting the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. The game is set for Friday, October 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM and will be aired on ESPN+. Both teams are off to a strong start, with the Avalanche holding a 6-1-4 record and the Golden Knights standing at 6-1-3.

The Avalanche, led by Head Coach Jared Bednar, come from the Western Central Division. They have a conference record of 2-2 and are ranked third in their division. On the other side, the Golden Knights, coached by Bruce Cassidy, belong to the Western Pacific Division. They have a 3-2 conference record and lead their division. This game will be an exciting start to the season.

Avalanche vs Golden Knights Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Colorado Avalanche Puck Line: -1.5 (+216)
    • Vegas Golden Knights Puck Line: +1.5 (-273)
    • Colorado Avalanche MoneyLine: -110
    • Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine: -107
    • Over/Under: 6.0 (Over -122, Under +100)

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche recently had a high-scoring game against the New Jersey Devils. They won 8-4, with Victor Olofsson scoring three goals and two assists. Nathan MacKinnon also contributed with two goals and one assist.

In their last five games, the Avalanche have experienced some close losses. They fell to the Devils 4-3 and lost to the Boston Bruins 3-2. Despite these losses, Cale Makar has been consistent in providing assists, with four assists in the recent win against the Devils.

Scott Wedgewood has been the main goaltender for the Avalanche. He has played ten games with six wins and one loss. His performance against the Bruins included 16 saves on 19 shots, showing his ability to handle pressure in tight games.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have been performing well in recent games. They secured a 6-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes with 35 shots on goal. Jack Eichel led the team with two goals and an assist in that game.

In their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Golden Knights fell short with a 2-1 loss. Despite 19 shots on goal, they only managed one goal. William Karlsson scored the lone goal for Vegas.

Against the Florida Panthers, the Golden Knights struggled, losing 3-0. They had only 17 shots on goal and failed to score. Their defense did make 21 blocks in the game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are slightly favored over the Vegas Golden Knights with a MoneyLine of -110. The projected score leans towards Colorado winning 4-3. The Avalanche have strong offensive stats, ranking 3rd in goals and 4th in assists, which supports picking them to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.0, with the Over at -122. Both teams have offensive power, with Colorado leading in shots on goal. Vegas is ranked 7th in goals and assists. Given these stats, the game is expected to have a high score, making the Over a reasonable pick.