Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Picks & Prediction

My selection is on the 'over' between Vegas and Colorado at 8 pm et on Friday.

Game 1 of this series stayed 'under' the total (based on the closing number at many books) and that's notable as it was the Golden Knights third consecutive 'under' result. They've produced just one 'under' streak lasting longer than three games dating all the way back to November 22nd, that coming in March. Meanwhile, Colorado has produced just four different 'under' streaks going back to January 8th. The 'over' is 6-2 in the Avalanche's last eight contests. This total has shifted down slightly and isn't likely to rise with the news that Cale Makar will miss a second straight game for the Avs. I think there's a good chance we see plenty of goals after there were scoring chances aplenty but only six markers in Game 1. Take the over (8*).