The Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche meet Tuesday in NHL action from the Ball Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche prediction.
Los Angeles Kings Recap
The Los Angeles Kings come into game two looking to shake off a 2-1 loss at the hands of the Avalanche last time out.
Kings Looking To Even Series Up
Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 73 points including 36 goals and 37 assists while Quinton Byfield has 49 points with 24 goals and 25 assists this season. Kevin Fiala’s added 40 points with 18 goals and 22 assists while Brandt Clarke’s added 40 points with 8 goals and 32 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 38 points with 12 goals and 26 assists while Joel Edmundsson’s had 23 points with 21 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 44 points with 21 goals and 23 assists. Darcy Kuemper’s gone 19-14-15 with a 2.78 GAA and an .891 save percentage while Anton Forsberg’s 16-12-5 with a 2.57 GAA and a .910 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.
Colorado Avalanche Recap
The Colorado Avalanche come into this game looking to add on to their victory over the Kings in the opener to take the early 1-0 series lead.
Avalanche Looking To Defend Home Ice
Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 127 points including a team-high 53 goals and 74 assists while Cale Makar has 79 points with 20 goals and 59 assists. Martin Necas has 100 points with 38 goals and 62 assists while Artturi Lehkonen has 48 points with 21 goals and 27 assists. Gabriel Landeskog has 35 points with 14 goals and 21 assists. Brock Nelson also has 65 points with 33 goals and 32 assists. Scott Wedgewood has posted a 31-6-6 record with a 2.02 GAA and a .921 save percentage Mackenzie Blackwood is 23-10-2 with a 2.51 GAA and a .904 save percentage this season in goal for Colorado.
Los Angeles Kings @ Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends: April 21, 2026
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last nine games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The favorites have won each of the last 11 games between the Kings and Avalanche.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Kings.
- The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Avalanche have lost five of their last six games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Kings have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a road loss.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six home games following a home win.
- The Avalanche have lost the second period in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last nine games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kings’ last seven road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Kings’ last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last four games.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored a goal in each of the Avalanche’s last four night playoff games.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine appearances against the Kings.
- Nathan MacKinnon ranks 1st in the league for Goals (53) this season.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Quinton Byfield has scored at least one goal in six of the Kings’ last seven road games.
- Alex Laferriere has recorded an assist in each of the Kings’ last six road games.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded three assists against the Avalanche this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.63).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.40).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.58%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.68).
Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction
I’m on the under here. I had the Avalanche -1.5 in game one only to have it fall short, but I think the Avalanche have adopted more of a defensive style that’s going to play well in the postseason. I just don’t trust the Kings enough offensively to back them here so give me the under.