Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Prediction: Best NHL Player Props & Odds for April 8

There's almost no doubt where the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche will finish in the standings as they prepare for tonight's head-to-head. That won't diminish the intrigue or excitement when the Stanley Cup odds contenders square off as both teams use these remaining games to fine-tune before the playoffs.

Our Golden Knights vs. Avalanche prediction takes aim at three stars' shot props. The puck drop from Ball Arena in Denver is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN).

💰 Best Golden Knights vs. Avalanche predictions & NHL player props tonight: April 8

Here are my best Golden Knights vs. Avalanche and player props for tonight's NHL matchup with my pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale. Be sure to check out the rest of our NHL picks along with our guide on how to bet on NHL.

• Game pick: Under 6 goals (-110 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐
• Valeri Nichushkin prop pick: Over 2.5 shots (-125 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Jack Eichel player prop: Over 2.5 shots (+105 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐
• Nathan MacKinnon player prop pick: Over 3.5 shots (-125 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

📊 Golden Knights vs. Avalanche pick & odds: Who will win tonight's NHL matchup?

As of 6 a.m. ET, the Avalanche are the -135 moneyline favorites to beat the Golden Knights (+115) in tonight's NHL matchup at 9:30 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver. I predict a game with five goals or fewer. 

🔢 Golden Knights vs. Avalanche odds & betting lines

Here are the latest Golden Knights vs. Avalanche odds and betting lines from our best live betting sites.

🎯 Golden Knights vs. Avalanche score prediction: Avalanche 3, Golden Knights 2

Over the last 10 games, the Golden Knights (1.6) and Avalanche (1.65) have allowed the fourth and sixth-fewest goals per 60 minutes 5-on-5, respectively. Vegas is even better regarding expected goals against, allowing the second-fewest (2.63). 

Colorado has allowed two goals or fewer in seven of the previous 10, and the same is true of Vegas in five of the last eight. Both juggernauts understand the key to success in the postseason, and their recent defensive records indicate such.

The Golden Knights have been involved in five successive games with five goals or fewer, while four of the last six Avalanche games hit the Under.

There is a chance Colorado scores an empty-net goal, which would scupper my exact score prediction and the Under, but I'm more confident about this game going into an extra session.

Tomas Hertl, the Golden Knights' second-leading goal-scorer, is sidelined with a shoulder injury, taking away one of the visitor's most threatening offensive weapons. The Avs won 2-1 in their previous head-to-head in Denver, and I'm expecting a similar low-scoring battle. 

Best bet: Under 5.5 goals (-110 via Caesars)

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💰 Best Golden Knights vs. Avalanche player prop bet odds & expert picks: April 8

Here are my best Golden Knights vs. Avalanche player prop bet odds and expert picks for tonight's NHL matchup. You can also check out our NHL player prop odds tool for the latest NHL odds at the best legal sportsbooks in your region.    

🏒 Best Valeri Nichushkin prop pick: Over 2.5 shots ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -125 via DraftKings ($10 to win $8)

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Suffice it to say that Nichushkin has found his shooting range. The imposing Russian has taken at least three shots in six of the last seven games, averaging 3.29. He's also broken through the 3-shot threshold in five of the last seven at Ball Arena, and he has 10 shots in the previous three meetings against Vegas, scoring three. 

You can lock in his goal-scoring prop at FanDuel, who offer +175 odds. I'm sticking with the Over on his shot total, which carries a 55.56% implied probability. 

📊 Best Valeri Nichushkin prop bet odds

🏒 Best Jack Eichel prop pick: Over 2.5 shots ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +105 via bet365 ($10 to win $10.50)

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With a minus-5 rating in his last four games, Eichel hasn't been at his best recently. Despite only hitting the Over on his shot total in two of the previous six games, I'm willing to back him because of his historical proficiency against tonight's opponent.

Before the last meeting with the Avs, Eichel busted through the 3-shot barrier in six straight versus his Pacific Division rivals. He averaged 4.67 in those six contests. Of our best NHL betting sites, bet365 has the best price on Eichel's shot prop.

📊 Best Jack Eichel prop bet odds

🏒 Best Nathan MacKinnon prop pick: Over 3.5 shots ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -125 via DraftKings ($10 to win $8)

Trying to stop MacKinnon when he gets a full head of steam must be like a matador who doesn't step out of the way of a trundling bull. His push-off ability is second to none, and it helps him find enough space to fire on goal, which he does more than any player in the NHL.

MacKinnon hit the Over in three of the last five games. But what draws me to this prop more is his history of firing on sight against the Golden Knights, whom he has hit the Over against in eight straight. He has 25 shots in the previous four meetings with Vegas, 17 of which were in two home encounters.

📊 Best Nathan MacKinnon prop bet odds

🚑 Golden Knights vs. Avalanche injuries

Here are the latest injuries for tonight's Golden Knights vs. Avalanche matchup, which will update in real time.

📺 How to watch Golden Knights vs. Avalanche tonight

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8
🕗 Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Ball Arena (Denver)
📺 TV: ESPN
💻 Streaming: ESPN+

❓ Golden Knights vs. Avalanche FAQs

Who is favored to win Golden Knights vs. Avalanche?

The Avalanche are the -135 favorite, with the underdog Golden Knights trading at +115. 

What are the odds for Golden Knights vs. Avalanche?

With the total set at 6, the Under and Over are juiced at the standard -110 at bet365. 

What time is Golden Knights vs. Avalanche tonight?

Tonight's Golden Knights vs. Avalanche game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET. 

How to watch Golden Knights vs. Avalanche

You can watch tonight's Golden Knights vs. Avalanche game on ESPN or ESPN+. 

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