Golden Knights vs. Avalanche odds, line: 2026 NHL Western Conference Finals Game 3 best bets from proven model

The Vegas Golden Knights entered the 2026 NHL Western Conference Finals against the Colorado Avalanche as substantial series underdogs. They've flipped the narrative quickly, going to Colorado and winning both games to take a 2-0 series lead. 

Now the series shifts to Las Vegas, where the Avs are in a desperation spot in Game 3 on Sunday. Avs defenseman Cale Makar has missed the first two games of this series with an upper-body injury, and his status is uncertain for Game 3. 

Face-off from T-Mobile Arena is set for 8 p.m. ET. The Avalanche are the -145 favorites (risk $145 to win $100) in the latest Golden Knights vs. Avalanche odds, while the over/under for total goals scored is 6.

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Now, it has simulated Golden Knights vs. Avalanche 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is going Over on the goal total and is says one side of the money line has ALL the value!

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