The Avalanche are -185 series favorites over the Golden Knights, who are +165 at the Westgate, and Colorado is a -170 favorite over Vegas (+155) in Game 1 on Sunday.
Betting
The Knights lead the ticket count on the money line by a 3½-1 margin at the Westgate and 75 percent of money at William Hill is on the home team.
Betting is open at the Westgate sportsbook for a potential second-round NHL playoff series between the Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche.
The Golden Knights must defeat the Minnesota Wild to set up a possible showdown with the Colorado Avalanche for a trip to the Stanley Cup semifinals.
Handicappers Alex B. Smith and Dana Lane share their best bets for the NHL playoffs, including first-round series, divisional winners and Stanley Cup futures.
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