Avalanche vs Kings Prediction 12/29/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate an Avalanche vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 29th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are 28-2-7 this season after they defeated Vegas in a shootout by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Colorado trailed 2-0, 4-2, and 5-4, but they tied the game with two minutes left in the third and escaped with the shootout win. The Avalanche out shot Vegas by a total of 38-25, won 53.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Lehkonen, MacKinnon, Necas (2), and Girard, while Wedgewood stopped 20 out of 25 shots, which was an .800 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Colorado defeated the Mammoth by a score of 1-0 and the Wild by a score of 5-1. The Avalanche have won seven games in a row and they are currently first in the Central standings with 63 points. Colorado has scored 3.97 goals per game and they have allowed 2.19 goals against per game, while also going 16.0% on the power play and 85.8% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 31 goals and 33 assists, while Martin Necas has added 18 goals and 31 assists. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 11-1-1 with a 2.16 goals against average and a .924 save percentage this season. 

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 16-12-9 this year after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Los Angeles scored four goals in the first period and two more in the third for the lopsided win. The Kings out shot Anaheim by a total of 30-26, won 44.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Byfield, Laferriere (3), Moore, and Doughty, while Forsberg stopped 25 out of 26 shots, which was a .962 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Kraken by a score of 3-2 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 3-1. The Kings have lost six of their last eight games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 41 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 2.49 goals against per game, while also going 13.9% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led Los Angeles with 13 goals and 18 assists, while Kevin Fiala has added 13 goals and 11 assists. The projected starting goalie for LA is Anton Forsberg, who is 6-5-3 with a 2.60 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this year. 

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Avalanche have won each of their last 13 home games.
• The Kings have lost each of their last seven games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against the Kings.
• The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Kings’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last five Monday games at Ball Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last 10 games after coming off overtime.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Kings’ last eight night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against the Kings.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Adrian Kempe has scored a goal in seven of the Kings’ last nine road games against Central Division opponents.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded an assist in four of the Kings’ last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.97).
• The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.19).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.49).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (13.91%).

Avalanche vs Kings Prediction 

Colorado rolls into this contest looking to extend their seven game winning streak and they continue to be the best team in the NHL by a wide margin. The Avalanche are 15-0-2 at home this year, while the Kings are 11-4-5 on the road. Los Angeles has struggled over the last few weeks, but did beat Anaheim 6-1 last time out. The Kings have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five games and I don’t think they can keep pace here. Take Colorado -1.5 in this one.