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Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game May 24, 2026

Colorado Avalanche logo COL @ Vegas Golden Knights logo VEG Sun, May 24 • 8:00 PM ET
6 Expert Picks
Assists
Martin Necas logo Martin Necas o0.5 Assists (-115)
Best Odds
o0.5 -118 BetMGM
Pick made: an hour ago
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Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
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o0.5  -118
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Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog rank first and second on the Colorado Avalanche in scoring chances during the playoffs and in this series.

Somebody needs to get those scoring threats the puck, and that is a job Martin Necas has done admirably all playoffs – he leads the team in assists and primary assists.

Shots Blocked
Noah Hanifin logo Noah Hanifin o1.5 Shots Blocked (-150)
Best Odds
o1.5 -145 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: an hour ago
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Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
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o1.5  -150
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o1.5  -145

Noah Hanifin recorded 2+ blocks in 13 of his last 19 in Vegas and seven of his past nine. I like him to fill the shooting lanes against a desperate Colorado Avalanche team that will shoot from everywhere.

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