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Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 3/27/25 NHL Picks
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Colorado Avalanche (44-25-3) vs Los Angeles Kings (40-21-9)
March 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -155 / Los Angeles Kings +130 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Kings vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 27, at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings (40-21-9, 34-36 ATS) are playing their best hockey of the season after winning nine of the previous ten games. They were on a five-game winning run when the Minnesota Wild stopped them, but the Kings returned to winning ways and defeated the Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Bruins, and Rangers. The last three wins came at home, and the Kings will return to L.A. for a three-game stand after this tilt in Denver. The Kings are 2nd in the Pacific Division Standings with 89 points, five behind the first-placed Golden Knights.
The Kings average 2.93 goals per game this year (18th), while they allow 2.50 GPG (2nd). Adrian Kempe leads the team with 58 points (29 G and 29 A). Anze Kopitar contributes 57 points (18 G and 39 A), while Kevin Fiala has 50 points (28 G and 22 A).
Darcy Kuemper (25-9-7) will likely take his place in the cage for the Kings on Thursday against the Avalanche. The 34-year-old is allowing 2.10 goals per game this year with a .919 SV% and four shutouts.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche (44-25-3, 32-40 ATS) are also experiencing their best hockey of the season as they won 11 of the previous 13 games. Colorado opened their three-game road trip with a loss to the Maple Leafs but responded with wins over the Senators and Canadiens. The Avs opened their four-game homestay with a 5-2 win over the Red Wings. Colorado is 3rd in the Central Division Standings with 91 points, 11 behind the leaders Jets.
The Avalanche score 3.36 goals per game on average (6th), while they concede 2.83 GPG (11th). This season, Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 107 points (29 G and 78 A). Cale Makar has 82 points (27 G and 55 A), while Artturi Lehkonen chips in with 43 points (27 G and 16 A).
Mackenzie Blackwood (26-17-6) is expected to start for the Avalanche at the goal on Thursday against the Kings. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.51 goals per game this year with a .914 SV% and three shutouts.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Kings
- The Avalanche have won each of their last 10 home games.
- The Kings have lost each of their last five night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in nine of the Avalanche’s last 10 games at Ball Arena.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have won the second period in eight of their last nine games against the Kings following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last five night games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Avalanche’s last five games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Kings’ last 13 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the Avalanche’s last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche are one of only two teams with two players to record at least 80 points this season (Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 3rd in the league for shots against per game this season (26.0).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.09%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.60).
Kings vs Avalanche Prediction
The Avalanche won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last five. The Avs also won the first meeting of the season when it was 4-2 in Denver. Both teams are in excellent form, but the Avs have been fantastic at home lately, winning each of the previous ten games. The Kings are also great at home, but not so much on the road, so I am going with the Avalanche here. Colorado won seven of the last nine H2Hs at Ball Arena.
