- The Avalanche are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Kraken
- Kraken vs. Avalanche Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Seattle Kraken (34-35) visit Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche (54-16) on Apr. 16 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 (+125).
The Kraken vs. Avalanche Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Kraken vs. Avalanche Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Kraken vs Avalanche Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Avalanche will win this game with 70.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Kraken vs Avalanche Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Kraken will cover the spread with 60.9% 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
Kraken Best Bets & Trends
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 away games (+8.30 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+8.30 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+5.45 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 1P Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+5.20 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.65 Units / 47% ROI)
Avalanche Best Bets & Trends
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+9.80 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 games (+8.75 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games (+4.15 Units / 67% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.05 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the Puck Line in 4 of their last 7 games (+3.35 Units / 46% ROI)
Kraken Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kraken are 48-33 against the spread this NHL season (-0.3 Units / -0.21% ROI).
- Kraken are 34-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.65 Units /-6.55% ROI
- Kraken are 34-39 when betting the Over for -8.35 Units / -9.33% ROI
- Kraken are 39-34 when betting the Under for +2.35 Units /2.64% ROI
Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Avalanche are 41-40 against the spread this NHL season (+11.5 Units /12.98% ROI).
- Avalanche are 54-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 0.5% ROI
- Avalanche are 31-46 when betting the Over for -20.75 Units / -22.67% ROI
- Avalanche are 46-31 when betting the Under for +13.75 Units / 15.7% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Avalanche vs Kraken
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin (COL) | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 -105 |
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
| Matty Beniers (SEA) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -210 |
| Chandler Stephenson (SEA) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Avalanche vs Kraken
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 1.5 -125 | 1.5 -110 |
| Matty Beniers (SEA) | 1.5 -125 | 1.5 -110 |
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -150 |
| Vince Dunn (SEA) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +115 |
| Bobby McMann (SEA) | 2.5 -125 | 2.5 -110 |
Kraken: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche
The Kraken were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 33-44 (.429) this season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken were 18-36 (.333) when allowing 5 or more rush chances last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .456
Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Kraken
The Avalanche are 52-26 (.667) this season — 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 99-58 (.631) since the start of the 2024-25 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
Kraken Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken scored on 10% of second chance opportunities last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken have 0.1 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken have averaged 0.1 high danger chances per game while shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken scored on 9% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Avalanche Offensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have 12.8 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.3
The Avalanche have 689 cycle chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche have 997 slot shots in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche have recorded 35.7 shots per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.8
Kraken Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken have a .562 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .832
The Kraken allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kraken have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken have a .743 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .827
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 opponents to score on 10% of second chance opportunities this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Avalanche have allowed opponents to score on 30% of rush chances while their opponent is shorthanded this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Avalanche have allowed 2.5 goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
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