Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Apr 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Kings vs Avalanche

The Los Angeles Kings (35-27-20 , 20-10-11 on the road) face the Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, 26-9-6 at home) at Ball Arena in Game 1 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

Game 1 could be closer than the odds suggest, so we’re backing Los Angeles on the +1.5 puck line at -114. This matchup sets up as a competitive one and the Kings have a solid chance to keep it within a goal.

The Los Angeles Kings head into the playoffs on a two-game skid, most recently falling 3-1 on the road to the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Quinton Byfield scored the lone goal as the Kings registered 28 shots.

The Colorado Avalanche made it three straight wins with a 2-0 home victory over the Seattle Kraken at Ball Arena last time out. Parker Kelly and Nick Blankenburg each scored once, while Scott Wedgewood recorded a 22-save shutout.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Avs won the last matchup, beating the Kings 4-2 at Crypto.com Arena. The Avs have won three straight against the Kings and eight of the last 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-12-5	2.6	.909	3
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

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

Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We expect the Los Angeles to make this a tough game for their opponent. That points us toward the +1.5 puck line, where the Kings have a strong chance to keep it close. At -114, it’s a line worth backing.

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Key Kings vs Avalanche stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Kings in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Kings in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 14 of their last 20 games at home.

Kings +1.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gabriel Landeskog Under 0.5 Assists -161

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche) has not made an assist in 9 of the past 9 games. It therefore stands to reason that he might fall short when it comes to Player Assists and this bet looks a big price at -161.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 4 - 3 Avalanche

For a more speculative angle, consider a 4-3 Kings win at +1400. It’s a long-shot play, but one that offers a strong potential return if it hits.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Avalanche

1-0

Kings

+5500

Avalanche

+4500

2-0

Kings

+5500

Avalanche

+2900

2-1

Kings

+1600

Avalanche

+1200

3-0

Kings

+5500

Avalanche

+2000

3-1

Kings

+2200

Avalanche

+1300

3-2

Kings

+1200

Avalanche

+800

4-0

Kings

+1200

Avalanche

+2400

4-1

Kings

+2800

Avalanche

+1100

4-2

Kings

+2200

Avalanche

+1150

4-3

Kings

+1400

Avalanche

+1000

5-0

Kings

+1400

Avalanche

+3300

5-1

Kings

+6600

Avalanche

+1500

5-2

Kings

+3400

Avalanche

+1200

5-3

Kings

+3500

Avalanche

+1700

5-4

Kings

+2500

Avalanche

+1600

6-0

Kings

+2500

Avalanche

+4500

6-1

Kings

+2500

Avalanche

+2200

6-2

Kings

+2500

Avalanche

+2000

6-3

Kings

+6600

Avalanche

+2000

6-4

Kings

+6600

Avalanche

+4000

6-5

Kings

+7000

Avalanche

+4000

7-1

Kings

+7000

Avalanche

+4000

7-2

Kings

+7000

Avalanche

+3500

7-3

Kings

+7000

Avalanche

+4500

7-4

Kings

+7000

Avalanche

+6000

8-2

Kings

+7000

Avalanche

+6600

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Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche 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.

With an estimated 74% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -278 betting odds about the Colorado Avalanche triumphing in this game. The Los Angeles Kings are the underdogs at +220 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -128.

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Moneyline

Kings

+220

Avalanche

-278

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+360

Tie

+360

Avalanche

-167

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-108

Avalanche -1.5

-112

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 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 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.60 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 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 32.6
• Hits: 23.7
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 3.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 32.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 14.9
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 33.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 17
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.4

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