Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Sep 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Avalanche

The Los Angeles Kings clash with the Colorado Avalanche in their season opener at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Wednesday, September 30.

The Avalanche should be able to outscore the Kings in 60 minutes and our prediction is to therefore side with the home team on the 3-Way Moneyline. There is a tempting -119 should you wish to follow suit.

Los Angeles Kings enter a new era following the retirement of longtime captain Anze Kopitar, with Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula and Corey Perry among the veteran additions. Colorado Avalanche have also reshaped their roster after reaching the Western Conference Final, adding Jaden Schwartz and Fedor Svechkov while Valeri Nichushkin and Ross Colton were among the departures.

Los Angeles saw their playoff run come to an end after suffering a 5-1 home defeat against Colorado Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena in Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round. The loss gave Colorado a 4-0 series sweep. The Kings registered 25 shots, with Joel Edmundson scoring their only goal.

Colorado had their championship dreams shattered on the road, dropping a tight 2-1 decision to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. The loss completed a 4-0 series sweep for Vegas. Gabriel Landeskog scored Colorado's only goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood made 24 saves (.923).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last meeting between the Avs and the Kings saw the former win. It was a 5-1 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. The Avs have seven straight victories against the Kings. They have won 9 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Darcy Kuemper (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
25/26	19-14-15	2.8	.891	3

Mackenzie Blackwood (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
25/26	24-11-2	2.5	.903	3

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 26.8 shots on goal, with a 11.8% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 2.6 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

Alex Laferriere is the top points scorer with 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, with Artemi Panarin recording 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 2.08 goal against average with a .926 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Avs have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 32.7 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.3%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while Martin Necas is next best after registering 12 points, 1 goal and 11 assists. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 3.01 GAA with a .886 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

It’s time to side with Colorado Avalanche to record a victory in this NHL encounter. They should have the upper hand and the -119 for our pick on the 60-minute line looks a good price.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Kings vs Avalanche stats:

• Avalanche have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Avalanche have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Kings have lost their last 6 games.
• Kings have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Kings have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Avalanche have won the last 7 games between these teams.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 54.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Colorado win with an Over or Under selection. This provides plenty of juice for bettors looking for extra value.

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Our Game Prediction

Avalanche 3-Way Moneyline @ -119 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 2 - 4 Avalanche

Let’s take a chance on the +1200 available that the Avalanche secure a 4-2 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Avalanche

1-0

Kings

+5500

Avalanche

+5000

2-0

Kings

+5000

Avalanche

+3300

2-1

Kings

+1400

Avalanche

+1300

3-0

Kings

+4000

Avalanche

+2200

3-1

Kings

+1900

Avalanche

+1300

3-2

Kings

+1000

Avalanche

+850

4-0

Kings

+7000

Avalanche

+3000

4-1

Kings

+2200

Avalanche

+1200

4-2

Kings

+1700

Avalanche

+1200

4-3

Kings

+1200

Avalanche

+950

5-0

Kings

+1200

Avalanche

+4500

5-1

Kings

+4500

Avalanche

+1800

5-2

Kings

+2500

Avalanche

+1400

5-3

Kings

+2800

Avalanche

+1700

5-4

Kings

+1900

Avalanche

+1600

6-0

Kings

+1900

Avalanche

+6600

6-1

Kings

+1900

Avalanche

+3000

6-2

Kings

+6000

Avalanche

+2400

6-3

Kings

+5000

Avalanche

+2200

6-4

Kings

+7000

Avalanche

+4000

6-5

Kings

+5000

Avalanche

+4000

7-1

Kings

+5000

Avalanche

+5500

7-2

Kings

+5000

Avalanche

+4500

7-3

Kings

+5000

Avalanche

+4500

7-4

Kings

+5000

Avalanche

+5500

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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 the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 66% probability due to their -192 Moneyline betting odds. Los Angeles Kings are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +160.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +106.

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Moneyline

Kings

+160

Avalanche

-192

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+265

Tie

+325

Avalanche

-119

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-159

Avalanche -1.5

+128

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 26.4
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 23.6
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 32.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 27
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 34.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 18.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.4
• Hits: 24.4
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5.1

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Starting Lineups

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