Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Oct 2025

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.

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.

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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-6-6	2	.921	4
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-14-15	2.8	.891	3
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

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.

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

Get the edge with our Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Fiala Over 2.5 Shots -130

Kevin Fiala (Kings) has had Over 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -130 are now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 3 - 5 Kings

You can secure odds of +2400 that the Kings are able to land a 5-3 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Kings

1-0

Avalanche

+5000

Kings

+5000

2-0

Avalanche

+4500

Kings

+4500

2-1

Avalanche

+1400

Kings

+1400

3-0

Avalanche

+3000

Kings

+3300

3-1

Avalanche

+1800

Kings

+1800

3-2

Avalanche

+850

Kings

+850

4-0

Avalanche

+4000

Kings

+4000

4-1

Avalanche

+1500

Kings

+1600

4-2

Avalanche

+1500

Kings

+1600

4-3

Avalanche

+1050

Kings

+1050

5-0

Avalanche

+6600

Kings

+7500

5-1

Avalanche

+2400

Kings

+2800

5-2

Avalanche

+1600

Kings

+1800

5-3

Avalanche

+2400

Kings

+2400

5-4

Avalanche

+2000

Kings

+2200

6-0

Avalanche

+10000

Kings

+11000

6-1

Avalanche

+5500

Kings

+6000

6-2

Avalanche

+3000

Kings

+3400

6-3

Avalanche

+2900

Kings

+3300

6-4

Avalanche

+5000

Kings

+5000

6-5

Avalanche

+5000

Kings

+5000

7-1

Avalanche

+9000

Kings

+11000

7-2

Avalanche

+7500

Kings

+9000

7-3

Avalanche

+5500

Kings

+6600

7-4

Avalanche

+6600

Kings

+7000

7-5

Avalanche

+11000

Kings

+11000

7-6

Avalanche

+12000

Kings

+12000

8-2

Avalanche

+13000

Kings

+14000

8-3

Avalanche

+13000

Kings

+14000

8-4

Avalanche

+12000

Kings

+13000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Moneyline odds about Los Angeles Kings triumphing is priced at -102 and you can get Colorado Avalanche at -118. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 54% 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 -130.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game on the National Hockey League, the top betting apps serve up a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have so many options at your fingertips.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-118

Kings

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

+135

Tie

+335

Kings

+155

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+205

Kings +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Assists or Points they might have.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NHL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 3.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 1.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 1.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 33.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 15.7
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 31.4
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 33.4
• Hits: 25.6
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 3.5

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