Best NHL Prop Bets Today: Escalator Bet the Avs and Golden Knights Full Game Total

With the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche back lines both playing at a high level while supported by two productive goalies, this creates the perfect opportunity to escalator bet the full game total. Later in the night, we turn our attention towards the Washington Capitals as their front line faces off against a New York Islanders defense who struggles to stay in front of the puck and defend their net.

Best NHL Prop Bets Today, October 31

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Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights - Prop Bets (4:00 PM, EST)

Full Game Total Under 6.5 (-125) at BetMGM Sportsbook

With MacKenzie Blackwood expected to make his return from injury, the Vezina Trophy contender will have a great opportunity to shake off the rust as the Colorado Avalanche goalie is supported by a back line who ranks top-5 in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Especially with the Vegas Golden Knights front line struggling to generate high quality Shots on Goal, making it easier for Blackwood to consistently wall them off.

On the other side of the ice, the Golden Knights' back line have been the best defensive unit in the league as the Stanley Cup contenders lead the field in Expected Goals Against in All Situations with an average of 2.73 Expected Goals Against per game. Adin Hill has also played at a high level as the Golden Knights' goalie is averaging just 2.73 Goals Against per game. For some more exposure, escalator bet the full game total by placing smaller wagers on the alternate unders at the best available odds.

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Shea Theodore Under 1.5 Shots on Goal (+115) at BetMGM Sportsbook

With the Avs defense excelling at stopping the puck before it reaches the net, the Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore will struggle to generate Shots on Goal from the blue line. The Avs suffocating coverage will also narrow the width of Theodore’s shooting lanes, forcing him to cycle it in an attempt to scramble their back line instead of forcing a shot attempt.

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New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals - Prop Bets (7:00 PM, EST)

Washington Capitals Team Total Over 2.5 (-120) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After ranking near the top of the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations last year, the Washington Capitals front line have been able to carry over their momentum into this season as they currently rank top-3 in the same previously mentioned offensive metric. Their versatility helps open up wider shooting lanes in front of the crease as 10 players average over 0.25 Expected Goals per game.

In Friday night’s contest against the New York Islanders, the Washington Capitals will be able to consistently blitz through their back line as they face off against a defense who ranks 29th overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Especially with Ilya Sorokin struggling to play at a competitive level as the Islanders' starting goalie is averaging 3.75 Goals Against per game and a .868 Save Percentage.

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks - Prop Bets (10:00 PM, EST)

Detroit Red Wings Team Total Over 2.5 (-155) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Like the Capitals, the Detroit Red Wings have also got off to a hot start as their front line is currently averaging 3.52 Expected Goals in All Situations and 2.19 in 5-on-5 Play. With the Anaheim Ducks' defense struggling to plug the opposing shooting lanes with their underwhelming coverage, expect the Red Wings to continue to generate high-quality Shots on Goal and consistently pressure their net. Should the total on the Red Wings total climb up to a flat three, then reduce the size of your wager.

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