Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights — DeepSeek betting tip 01 October 2025.

Preseason NHL hockey is notoriously unpredictable, with teams prioritizing player evaluation and system experimentation over wins. While Colorado holds home-ice advantage at high-altitude Denver, both teams will likely rest core stars like MacKinnon and Eichel. The Avalanche's 1.74 odds imply a 57.4% win probability, but this overvalues their edge given the exhibition context. Vegas at 2.16 (46.3% implied probability) offers stronger value, as their organizational depth and competitive culture shine in these scenarios. The Golden Knights consistently leverage preseason to assess prospects, often fielding hungrier lineups fighting for roster spots. With goaltending rotations and reduced pressure, Vegas's structured system and transitional speed could exploit Colorado's experimental defenses. Though altitude may fatigue younger Knights players late, the plus-money return justifies backing their underdog status here. Preseason upsets are common, and this price exceeds the true risk.