In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 27th, 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 44-25-3 this year after they defeated Detroit by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Colorado trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored five of the last six goals in the game for the win. The Avalanche outshot Detroit by a total of 28-23, won 54.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from MacKinnon, Nichushkin, O’Connor, Makar, and Toews, while Blackwood stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Avalanche defeated the Canadiens by a score of 5-4 and the Senators by a score of 5-1. Colorado has won five of their last six games, and they are currently third in the Central standings with 91 points. Colorado has scored 3.36 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while also going 25.1% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 29 goals, 78 assists, and 290 shots on goal, while Cale Makar has added 27 goals, 55 assists, and 224 shots on goal. Mackenzie Blackwood is 20-8-3 with a 2.22 goals against average and a .917 save percentage this year.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 40-21-9 this season after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Los Angeles trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they scored the final three goals in the game for the win. The Kings outshot New York by a total of 33-23, won 41.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Danault and Fiala (2), while Kuemper stopped 22 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Kings defeated the Bruins by a score of 7-2 and the Hurricanes by a score of 7-2. Los Angeles has won four games in a row, and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 89 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.93 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 16.6% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led Los Angeles with 29 goals, 29 assists, and 202 shots on goal, while Anze Kopitar has added 18 goals, 39 assists, and 86 shots on goal. Darcy Kuemper is 25-9-7 with a 2.10 goals against average and a .919 save percentage this season.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Kings
- The Avalanche have won each of their last 10 games at Ball Arena.
- The Kings have lost each of their last six games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games at Ball Arena.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last seven road games when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Avalanche’s last eight games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kings’ last five games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the Avalanche’s last nine home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche’s last 22 home games.
- Devon Toews has recorded an assist in each of the Avalanche’s last six games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Moore has scored a goal in four of the Kings’ last five games as underdogs.
- Anze Kopitar has recorded at least one point in eight of the Kings’ last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Anze Kopitar has recorded at least one assist in six of the Kings’ last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
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Avalanche vs Kings Prediction
Both of these teams come into this contest on winning streaks, and they have very similar point totals, so this should be a great game to watch. The Kings are 14-18-5 on the road this year, while the Avalanche are 24-10-2 at home. Colorado has scored five goals in three straight games, and they have been one of the better home teams in the NHL this year. Los Angeles has allowed two goals or fewer in four straight games, but they have not played well away from home this season. I can’t trust this LA team unless they are on home ice, so give me the Avs to get the win.