NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Kings

The Colorado Avalanche square off against the Los Angeles Kings in this NHL matchup at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:30 on Tuesday, October 7. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

A High-Scoring Game On the Cards?

When the Avalanche and the Kings meet, we’re confidently predicting Over 5.5 will happen. The -133 that this outcome happens looks really attractive.

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Kings 5-4 Winners When Teams Last Met

Colorado Avalanche's 2024/25 season ended in disappointment as they were eliminated by the Dallas Stars in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing the series 4–3. In the decisive Game 7, the Avs suffered a 4–2 road defeat at American Airlines Center, with Nathan MacKinnon and Josh Manson providing the goals.

The Los Angeles Kings were also knocked out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, falling 4–2 in the series to the Edmonton Oilers. In Game 6, the Kings suffered a 6–4 road defeat at Rogers Place, with the Oilers sealing the series. Los Angeles saw goals from four different players, including captain Anze Kopitar.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Crypto.com Arena, they recorded a 5-4 win over the Avs. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Avs have won six.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-4-0	2.02	.918	2
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Darcy Kuemper (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-9-7	2.1	.918	4
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

Colorado Avalanche – Last 10 Games

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 32.4 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have given up 3.2 goals from 27.0 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.0%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, with Logan O'Connor racking up 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 3.02 goal against average with a .887 save percentage, including one shutout.

Los Angeles Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.1 goals from 30.3 shots on goal, with a 28.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.1 goals from 32.1 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.0%.

The top points scorer is Adrian Kempe with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, while Kevin Fiala is next best after registering 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 3.39 GAA with a .892 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The teams should combine to light the lamp six times or more and that leads us to back the Overs. The -133 looks too good to miss as a betting selection for this NHL clash.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Avalanche vs Kings stats:

The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Avalanche games on the road.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Avalanche games on the road.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Avalanche games on the road.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kings games.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Kings games.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 57.1% chance of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 5.5

Puck Line Avalanche +1.5

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Correct Score Prediction

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Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Anticipating a Tight Affair

The Moneyline odds about Los Angeles Kings triumphing is priced at -122 and you can get Colorado Avalanche at +102. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 50% chance of winning.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -133.

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Puck Line

Total Goals

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Last 5 Games

Kings

NHL Playoffs: 02/05 Kings4 Oilers 6
NHL Playoffs: 30/04 Oilers3 Kings 1
NHL Playoffs: 28/04 Kings3 Oilers 4
NHL Playoffs: 26/04 Kings4 Oilers 7
NHL Playoffs: 24/04 Oilers2 Kings 6

Head to Head

Colorado vs LA Kings

NHL: 12/04 2025 Avalanche 4 Kings 5
NHL: 28/03 2025 Kings 0 Avalanche 4
NHL: 14/11 2024 Kings 2 Avalanche 4
NHL: 27/01 2024 Kings 1 Avalanche 5
NHL: 04/12 2023 Avalanche 1 Kings 4
NHL: 12/10 2023 Avalanche 5 Kings 2
NHL: 09/04 2023 Avalanche 4 Kings 3
NHL: 10/03 2023 Kings 5 Avalanche 2
NHL: 30/12 2022 Kings 5 Avalanche 4
NHL: 14/04 2022 Kings 3 Avalanche 9

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.90 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 8.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 32.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 9.5
Blocks: 17.2
Faceoff Wins : 30.3
Hits: 33.4
Giveaways: 15.1
Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 30.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 10.3
Blocks: 16.8
Faceoff Wins : 30.4
Hits: 27.2
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 5.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 1.3
Shots: 30.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 6.2
Blocks: 14.8
Faceoff Wins : 30.6
Hits: 31.6
Giveaways: 12.7
Takeaways: 3

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 1.3
Shots: 29
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 5.2
Blocks: 11.5
Faceoff Wins : 31.1
Hits: 24.8
Giveaways: 15.1
Takeaways: 3.5

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Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Colorado Avalanche Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Logan O'Connor

Injured

Mackenzie Blackwood

Injured

Los Angeles Kings Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Corey Perry

Injured

Alex Laferriere

Injured

Kyle Burroughs

Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Colorado Avalanche Lineups

03 May NHL Playoffs

Avalanche 2-4 Stars

Metropolitan	P%	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Carolina	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Columbus	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 New Jersey	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 NY Islanders	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 NY Rangers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Philadelphia	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Pittsburgh	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Washington	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

East Atlantic	P%	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Boston	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Buffalo	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Detroit	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Florida	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Montreal	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Ottawa	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Tampa Bay	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Toronto	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	P%	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Chicago	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Colorado	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Dallas	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Minnesota	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Nashville	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 St Louis	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Utah	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Winnipeg	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	P%	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Anaheim	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Calgary	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Edmonton	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 LA Kings	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 San Jose	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Seattle	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Vancouver	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Vegas	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

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