Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Kraken

The Colorado Avalanche clash with the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, March 12.

There is -119 available when it comes to the Avalanche on the 3-Way Moneyline and we’re expecting the visitors to beat the Kraken in 60 minutes. There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

Colorado Avalanche have won five straight road games. Most recently, they lost 4-3 at home to Edmonton Oilers at Ball Arena. Martin Necas, Valeri Nichushkin and Ross Colton scored one goal each.

Seattle Kraken have lost on their last three outings. In a recent home game at Climate Pledge Arena, they were turned over 4-2 by Nashville Predators. Matthew Beniers and Kaapo Kakko each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Avs and the Kraken saw the former win. It was a 5-3 scoreline at Climate Pledge Arena. The Avs have enjoyed five consecutive victories against the Kraken. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

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

Joey Daccord (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-20-6	3	.896	2
23/24	19-18-11	2.46	.916	3

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 33.1 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 2.5 goals from 25.9 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.6%.

Martin Necas is the top points scorer with 15 points, 7 goals and 8 assists, with Nathan MacKinnon recording 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.73 goal against average with a .890 save percentage.

The Kraken have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 25.8 shots on goal, with a 12.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.3 goals from 30.6 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.7%.

The top points scorer is Vince Dunn with 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, while Jordan Eberle is next best after registering 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 2.87 GAA with a .907 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Picks

Head into Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

Colorado Avalanche are available at -119 when it comes to winning this NHL encounter in 60 minutes. Our pick is that the visitors will prove too strong for Seattle Kraken and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Avalanche vs Kraken stats:

• Avalanche have won 5 consecutive games on the road.
• Avalanche have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Avalanche have won 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Kraken have lost their last 3 games.
• Kraken have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Kraken have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Kraken have lost their last 5 games against Avalanche.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 54.3% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Colorado can be backed in many different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Match Winner & Total Goals, Winning Margin and Puck Line options.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Martin Necas To Score +145

Martin Necas (Avalanche) has scored in 4 straight road games. We’re happy to take the +145 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 4 - 1 Kraken

We’re predicting the Avalanche to land a 4-1 victory and this is available at +1150. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Kraken

1-0

Avalanche

+5500

Kraken

+6000

2-0

Avalanche

+4500

Kraken

+6000

2-1

Avalanche

+1500

Kraken

+1700

3-0

Avalanche

+2500

Kraken

+4500

3-1

Avalanche

+1700

Kraken

+2400

3-2

Avalanche

+850

Kraken

+1050

4-0

Avalanche

+2800

Kraken

+6600

4-1

Avalanche

+1150

Kraken

+2400

4-2

Avalanche

+1300

Kraken

+2000

4-3

Avalanche

+1000

Kraken

+1200

5-0

Avalanche

+4500

Kraken

+12000

5-1

Avalanche

+1700

Kraken

+4500

5-2

Avalanche

+1200

Kraken

+2500

5-3

Avalanche

+1900

Kraken

+3000

5-4

Avalanche

+1900

Kraken

+2200

6-1

Avalanche

+3500

Kraken

+10000

6-2

Avalanche

+2200

Kraken

+5000

6-3

Avalanche

+2200

Kraken

+4000

6-4

Avalanche

+4000

Kraken

+6000

6-5

Avalanche

+4500

Kraken

+5500

7-2

Avalanche

+5000

Kraken

+13000

7-3

Avalanche

+4000

Kraken

+8000

7-4

Avalanche

+5000

Kraken

+8000

7-5

Avalanche

+9000

Kraken

+12000

7-6

Avalanche

+11000

Kraken

+12000

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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.

The favorites are 68% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Colorado Avalanche priced at -213 to triumph in this game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Seattle Kraken are trading at +176.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -102.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-213

Kraken

+176

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-125

Tie

+340

Kraken

+270

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+118

Kraken +1.5

-145

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-120

Over 6.5

-102

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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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