Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Kraken

The Colorado Avalanche square off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, December 16.

Our best prediction is the Avalanche on the -1.5 puck line. A victory by two goals or more against the Kraken looks on the cards and this is available at -114.

Colorado Avalanche made it back-to-back wins after a 4-2 home success over Nashville Predators at Ball Arena. Nathan MacKinnon was one of four different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped 27 shots (.931).

Seattle Kraken were beaten 3-1 at Climate Pledge Arena in their last game. This loss at home to Buffalo Sabres was their second straight defeat. Kraken had 24 shots and Chandler Stephenson scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Avs beat the Kraken when the teams last met. It was a 5-2 scoreline at Ball Arena. The Avs have racked up four straight victories over the Kraken. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-9-1	2.6	.899	3
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

Philipp Grubauer (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-10-4	2.6	.911	0
23/24	14-16-2	2.85	.899	2

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 38.3 shots on goal, with a 13.8% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have given up 2.2 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 18 points, 9 goals and 9 assists, with Martin Necas racking up 15 points, 1 goal and 14 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.01 goal against average with a .927 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Kraken have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.0 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 14.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.6 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 69.7%.

The top points scorer is Vince Dunn with 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, while Chandler Stephenson is next in line after having 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 3.10 GAA with a .880 SV%, including one shutout.

Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Picks

Get set for Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

Colorado Avalanche look great value on the spread and our pick is that they’ll cover a -1.5 goal deficit and win by two or more in this NHL encounter. This can be backed at -114.

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Key Avalanche vs Kraken stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 2 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kraken in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kraken in 2 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kraken in 2 consecutive games against Avalanche.

Avs -1.5 Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Artturi Lehkonen Over 1.5 Shots -164

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight road games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -164 that he goes over the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 4 - 1 Kraken

We’re going for the Avalanche at +900 to secure a 4-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Kraken

1-0

Avalanche

+5000

Kraken

+6000

2-0

Avalanche

+3000

Kraken

+6000

2-1

Avalanche

+1400

Kraken

+1800

3-0

Avalanche

+1800

Kraken

+5500

3-1

Avalanche

+1200

Kraken

+2800

3-2

Avalanche

+850

Kraken

+1200

4-0

Avalanche

+2200

Kraken

+8000

4-1

Avalanche

+900

Kraken

+3300

4-2

Avalanche

+1150

Kraken

+2500

4-3

Avalanche

+1100

Kraken

+1500

5-0

Avalanche

+3000

Kraken

+14000

5-1

Avalanche

+1500

Kraken

+6000

5-2

Avalanche

+1050

Kraken

+3500

5-3

Avalanche

+2000

Kraken

+4000

5-4

Avalanche

+2200

Kraken

+3000

6-1

Avalanche

+2500

Kraken

+13000

6-2

Avalanche

+2200

Kraken

+7000

6-3

Avalanche

+2200

Kraken

+6000

6-4

Avalanche

+4500

Kraken

+8000

6-5

Avalanche

+5500

Kraken

+7000

7-3

Avalanche

+4500

Kraken

+12000

7-4

Avalanche

+5500

Kraken

+12000

7-5

Avalanche

+11000

Kraken

+15000

7-6

Avalanche

+13000

Kraken

+14000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken 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.

Colorado Avalanche are strong -313 favorites to win this game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 76% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Seattle Kraken, you will find +240 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -143.

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Moneyline

Avalanche

-313

Kraken

+240

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-192

Tie

+430

Kraken

+400

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

-120

Kraken +1.5

-102

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+116

Over 5.5

-143

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Seattle Kraken Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 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 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 33.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.6
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 17
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 10.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 10
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

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