LA Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction NHL Picks 11/13/24

In this article, we will formulate an LA Kings vs Colorado Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 13th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

LA Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 9-5-3 this year after they lost to Calgary by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Los Angeles cut the deficit from 2-0 to 2-1 late in the third, but they allowed an empty net goal to put the game out of reach. The Kings outshot Calgary by a total of 29-28, won 45.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Moore, while Kuemper stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Kings defeated Columbus by a score of 5-2 but did lose to Vancouver by a score of 4-2 before that. Los Angeles has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 16.1% on the power play and 79.4% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led LA with five goals, 13 assists, and 17 shots on goal, while Darcy Kuemper is 4-2-3 with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage this year. The Kings will take on the Red Wings after this game.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are 8-8-0 this season after they defeated Nashville in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Colorado blew a 2-1 lead in the third, but they were able to rally and get the win in overtime. The Avalanche outshot Nashville by a total of 32-30, won 44.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Rantanen, Girard, and Toews, while Georgiev stopped 28 out of 30 shots in the game. 

Prior to that game, the Avalanche defeated Carolina by a score of 6-4 but did lose to Winnipeg by a score of 1-0 before that. Colorado has scored 3.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.81 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 72.1% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with seven goals, 23 assists, and 64 shots on goal, while Alexander Georgiev is 3-5-0 with a 3.76 goals against average and an .863 save percentage. 

Why the Avalanche will beat the Kings

• The Avalanche have won each of their last 13 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have lost each of their last four night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last three games as road underdogs following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last seven Wednesday games has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kings’ last six Wednesday games has gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last nine road games.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the Avalanche’s last six games after coming off overtime.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche’s last 20 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Valeri Nichushkin has scored at least one goal in eight of his last nine appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last 16 games against Pacific Division opponents at Ball Arena.
• Valeri Nichushkin has scored the first goal in three of his last four appearances with the Avalanche as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one point in nine of the Kings’ last 10 games against Central Division opponents.
• Kevin Fiala has scored a goal in each of the Kings’ last five games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Trevor Moore has recorded at least one assist in four of the Kings’ last five games against Central Division opponents.

LA Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 

Colorado comes into this game looking to get their third win in a row and gain some much-needed momentum. The Avalanche had a tough start to the year, but they have won three of their last four games and have played very well in all four of those games. Los Angeles has dropped two of their last three games and they are 5-4-2 on the road. The Kings have been very solid defensively, but I don’t trust their offense or their power play. Take Colorado to get the win at home.