- The Avalanche are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Kings
- Kings vs. Avalanche Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The Los Angeles Kings visit Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche on Apr. 21 in Denver, CO. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Avalanche are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Kings vs. Avalanche Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Kings vs. Avalanche Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Kings vs Avalanche Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Avalanche will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Kings vs Avalanche Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Avalanche will cover the spread with 55.4% 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
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+10.45 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games (+7.00 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 away games (+6.40 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 away games (+6.10 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games (+5.85 Units / 37% ROI)
Avalanche Best Bets & Trends
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+11.90 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 games (+11.00 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 games (+6.05 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.55 Units / 76% ROI)
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 31-52 against the spread this NHL season (-24.4 Units / -21.2% ROI).
- Kings are 35-48 when betting on the Moneyline for -25.55 Units /-22.77% ROI
- Kings are 37-45 when betting the Over for -11.85 Units / -13.04% ROI
- Kings are 45-37 when betting the Under for +4.35 Units /4.7% ROI
Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Avalanche are 42-41 against the spread this NHL season (+11.5 Units /12.67% ROI).
- Avalanche are 56-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.85 Units / 1.64% ROI
- Avalanche are 31-48 when betting the Over for -23.2 Units / -24.68% ROI
- Avalanche are 48-31 when betting the Under for +15.85 Units / 17.68% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Avalanche vs Kings
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon (COL) | -110 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | +140 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | +210 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | +230 |
| Brock Nelson (Col) | +240 |
| Nazem Kadri (COL) | +280 |
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche
The Kings are 34-45 (.430) this season — tied for 7th 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 are 7-19 (.269) when tied after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 19-23 (.452) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .645
Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Avalanche are 53-26 (.671) this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 136-83 (.621) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 76-41 (.650) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .525
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have recorded 12.8 shots per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.6
The Kings have 37 inner slot shots in the second period this month — most among NHL Teams
The Kings have scored on 7% of second chance opportunities in the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Kings have secondary assisted on 4 goals while shorthanded this season — tied for 3rd most among NHL Teams
Avalanche Offensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have recorded 28.5 shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 23.3
The Avalanche have 697 cycle chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche have 2.7 rush chances per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Avalanche have 5.7 slot shots per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.4
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings allowed 5.2 rush chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Kings have allowed opponents to score on 25% of rush chances against the power play this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Kings have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Kings allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
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 allowed 0.7 goals per game in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Avalanche have allowed 2.4 goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
The Avalanche have allowed opponents to score on 7% of second chance opportunities against the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 18%
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