Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche: Comprehensive Game Preview, Predictions, Odds, and Betting Tips for January 10th, 2024
The Vegas Golden Knights (23-12-5) are determined to snap a five-game road losing streak as they go head-to-head with the Colorado Avalanche (26-12-3) on Wednesday, January 10, at 10 p.m. ET.
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Vegas Golden Knights
Colorado recently clinched a 4-3 shootout triumph at home against the Boston Bruins on January 8, claiming the shootout 1-0 for the decisive victory. In contrast, Vegas is coming off a 5-2 home win against the New York Islanders on January 6.
Game Preview: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche maintains an average of 3.65 goals per game this season, with their defense allowing 3.15 goals per game. Despite ranking second in offense, their defense holds the 18th position. Notably, Nathan MacKinnon has been a standout player, accumulating 22 goals and 44 assists for a total of 66 points this season. Mikko Rantanen has also made significant contributions with 21 goals and 30 assists in 41 games. In goal, Alexander Georgiev boasts an impressive 22-9-2 record, showcasing his skills with a 2.97 GAA and .895 SV%.
On the other hand, the Vegas Golden Knights this season average 3.22 goals scored and a defensive record of 2.77 goals per game, securing them the seventh spot in the rankings. Jack Eichel stands out as a key offensive asset, amassing 42 points with 18 goals and 24 assists in 40 games. William Karlsson adds to the offensive with 15 goals and 17 assists. Logan Thompson, with a record of 12-8-3, .902 SV%, and a 2.83 GAA, is designated as the goaltender for this game.
Head-to-Head and Significant Numbers
In a series of 30 games, combining regular season and playoffs, the Avalanche and Golden Knights maintain a balanced contest, with the Avalanche holding an overall record of 15-15 (50%) against their opponents. In regular season matchups alone, the Avalanche maintain a slightly favorable record of 13-10 (56.5%) against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Avalanche showcase an impressive power-play conversion rate of 24.36%, ranking them eighth best in the league, while their +21 goal differential positions them sixth best. On the other side, the Golden Knights’ power play stands at 21.83%, ranking 14th, and they boast a +18 goal differential, placing them ninth best in the league.
Odds and Prediction
Colorado has been dominant as the favorite this season, securing victory in 24 out of 37 games. Among the 29 games where the odds were shorter than -146, the Avalanche won 19 times, reflecting a 59.3% chance of success for Colorado. The Golden Knights, facing the underdog label in 11 games, managed to defy the odds with six upset wins, boasting a 54.5% success rate. Vegas faced odds of +122 or longer this season and suffered a loss, with the current odds indicating a 45.0% chance for them to win this game.
