Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 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 2 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Colorado leads the series 1-0.

The Avalanche -1.5 look a great wager on the puck line. Our prediction is that they’ll win by two or more goals against the Kings and you can get odds of -114.

Colorado opened the series with a 2-1 Game 1 victory against Los Angeles at Ball Arena.

The Avs put 30 shots on goal, with Artturi Lehkonen and Logan O’Connor each scoring once. Goalie Scott Wedgewood was strong in net, finishing with 24 saves (.960). The Kings had 25 shots, with Anton Forsberg making 28 saves (.933), while Artemi Panarin scored their lone goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Colorado has taken eight of the last 10 matchups against Los Angeles.

Starting Goalies

Anton Forsberg (Expected)

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 (Expected)

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

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 12.1% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 2.6 goals from 27.2 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 11 points, 9 goals and 2 assists, with Artemi Panarin recording 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 1.56 goal against average with a .942 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Avs have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 32.7 shots on goal, with a 6.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 1.9 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.6%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, while Martin Necas is next best after registering 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 0.73 GAA with a .967 SV%, including two shutouts.

Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The underdogs look vulnerable for this NHL clash and our pick is to side with Colorado Avalanche at -114 on the puck line. We need the favorites to overcome a -1.5 goal margin.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Kings vs Avalanche stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 7 of their last 10 games against Kings.

Avs -1.5 Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nathan MacKinnon To Score -110

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) has scored in 0 straight games. The odds for him to be an Anytime Goalscorer look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of -110.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 2 - 5 Avalanche

You can secure odds of +1200 that the Avalanche are able to land a 5-2 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Avalanche

1-0

Kings

+3500

Avalanche

+3500

2-0

Kings

+4500

Avalanche

+2400

2-1

Kings

+1400

Avalanche

+1050

3-0

Kings

+5000

Avalanche

+1600

3-1

Kings

+2200

Avalanche

+1200

3-2

Kings

+1150

Avalanche

+800

4-0

Kings

+1150

Avalanche

+2200

4-1

Kings

+2900

Avalanche

+1000

4-2

Kings

+2200

Avalanche

+1150

4-3

Kings

+1500

Avalanche

+1050

5-0

Kings

+1500

Avalanche

+3000

5-1

Kings

+6600

Avalanche

+1500

5-2

Kings

+3500

Avalanche

+1200

5-3

Kings

+4500

Avalanche

+1800

5-4

Kings

+3000

Avalanche

+1900

6-0

Kings

+3000

Avalanche

+5500

6-1

Kings

+3000

Avalanche

+2400

6-2

Kings

+3000

Avalanche

+2200

6-3

Kings

+6600

Avalanche

+2200

6-4

Kings

+6600

Avalanche

+5000

6-5

Kings

+6600

Avalanche

+5500

7-1

Kings

+6600

Avalanche

+4500

7-2

Kings

+6600

Avalanche

+3500

7-3

Kings

+6600

Avalanche

+5000

7-4

Kings

+6600

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.

Colorado Avalanche have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -294 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 75% chance of winning. Los Angeles Kings are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +235.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -128.

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Moneyline

Kings

+235

Avalanche

-294

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+370

Tie

+360

Avalanche

-164

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-106

Avalanche -1.5

-114

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Favorite Nathan MacKinnon is available at +700 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

-110

Anytime

+700

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

First

+140

Anytime

+950

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Artemi Panarin (Kings)

First

+230

Anytime

+1450

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

First

+240

Anytime

+1400

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

First

+280

Anytime

+1600

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

First

+290

Anytime

+1700

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

First

+320

Anytime

+1800

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Trevor Moore (Kings)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Parker Kelly (Avalanche)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Logan O'Connor (Avalanche)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Nicolas Roy (Avalanche)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Scott Laughton (Kings)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Joel Kiviranta (Avalanche)

First

+600

Anytime

+3500

Joel Armia (Kings)

First

+675

Anytime

+3300

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+775

Anytime

+3500

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Jared Wright (Kings)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Drew Doughty (Kings)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Jeff Malott (Kings)

First

+1300

Anytime

+5500

Samuel Helenius (Kings)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Josh Manson (Avalanche)

First

+1450

Anytime

+6600

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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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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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