- The Avalanche are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Kings
- Avalanche vs. Kings Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: FDW | ALT2 | KTVD
The Colorado Avalanche (39-10) visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Kings (24-21) on Mar. 2 in Los Angeles, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 pm.
The Avalanche are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+135).
The Avalanche vs. Kings Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Avalanche vs. Kings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Avalanche | -1.5 +135 | 6 -110 | -175 |
| Kings | +1.5 -165 | 6 -110 | +145 |
Avalanche vs Kings Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Avalanche will win this game with 85.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Avalanche vs Kings Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Avalanche will cover the spread with 67.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Avalanche Best Bets & Trends
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+6.05 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 1P Game Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.60 Units / 111% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 3P Moneyline in 11 of their last 25 away games (+5.25 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the 2P Puck Line in 14 of their last 25 games (+5.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the Puck Line in 6 of their last 11 away games (+4.25 Units / 38% ROI)
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+9.65 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.90 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.35 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.75 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.65 Units / 26% ROI)
Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Avalanche are 31-27 against the spread this NHL season (+11.35 Units / 17.8% ROI).
- Avalanche are 39-19 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.25 Units /2.65% ROI
- Avalanche are 26-31 when betting the Over for -9 Units / -13.69% ROI
- Avalanche are 31-26 when betting the Under for +3.95 Units /6.31% ROI
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 21-38 against the spread this NHL season (-20.75 Units /-24.56% ROI).
- Kings are 24-35 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.05 Units / -26.43% ROI
- Kings are 26-33 when betting the Over for -9.45 Units / -14.79% ROI
- Kings are 33-26 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 6.17% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Kings vs Avalanche
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +170 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | 1.5 +160 | 1.5 -220 |
| Brandt Clarke (LAK) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kings vs Avalanche
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 2.5 -175 | 2.5 +130 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | 2.5 -150 | 2.5 +110 |
| Warren Foegele (LAK) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
| Ross Colton (COL) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +115 |
Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Avalanche were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 35-18 (.660) this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 132-82 (.617) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 82-50 (.621) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche
The Kings are 22-32 (.407) this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 18-36 (.333) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings were 39-2 (.951) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
The Kings were 16-1 (.941) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .877
Avalanche Offensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have recorded 36.0 shots per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.9
The Avalanche have 12.9 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2
The Avalanche have recorded 28.6 shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 23.2
The Avalanche have 302 cycle chances while leading this season — most among NHL Teams
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have scored on 3% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Kings have scored on 6% of cycle chances this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Kings have scored on 4% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 8%
The Kings scored on 25% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Avalanche Defensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have allowed 0.2 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Avalanche have a .619 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Avalanche have allowed 5 goals while their opponent is shorthanded this month — most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche have allowed 2.5 goals per game this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings had a .939 save percentage in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .912
The Kings allowed 5.2 rush chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Kings allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kings have allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
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