Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Prediction and Odds (Jack Eichel Set to Make Golden Knights Debut)

Hockey fans are in for a treat tonight. Not only do we get to watch a game between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference in the Panthers and Hurricanes, but we're also in for a battle between two Western Conference giants in the Avalanche and Hurricanes.

Not only that, but tonight will be the long-awaited Golden Knights debut for Jack Eichel, who was traded to the team from the Sabres back on November 4th.

Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's Western Conference showdown.

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Odds and Total

Moneyline:

• Avalanche -125
• Golden Knights +105

Puck line:

• Avalanche -1.5 (+190)
• Golden Knights +105

Total:

• 6.5 (Over -115/Under -105)

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Betting Trends

• The UNDER is 5-0 in the Avs' last five games.
• Golden Knights are 5-0 in last five games vs. Avalanche.
• Avalanche are 5-0 in their last five road games.
• The UNDER is 10-5 in the last 15 meetings between these teams.

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Prediction and Pick

The total seems lofty in this one at 6.5, but I recommend that you take the OVER. Tonight's game is between two teams who are having major struggles on the defensive side of the ice.

The Avs were strong defensively early in the year, but they now rank 28th in the NHL in high danger scoring chances against over each team's last 25 games, and they're also 13th in expected goals against per 60 minutes at 2.85. The Golden Knights are just as bad, ranking 29th 11th in those two stats, respectively.

Meanwhile, both teams are offensive juggernauts. They rank in the top 10 in high danger scoring chances and expected goals for per 60 minutes over their last 25 games. Expect tonight's game to be a high-scoring one.

Pick: OVER 6.5 (-115)

Iain is 31-27-1 (+2.26 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.