by Rod Pearson
Friday, Apr 11, 2025
Game Time: 4:00 pm ET, Saturday, April 12, 2025
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Avalanche +150, Kings -180; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Avalanche +150, Kings -180; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Avalanche +150, Kings -180; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Season Record
Colorado Avalanche: 48-28-4 (3rd place, Central Division)
Los Angeles Kings: 45-24-9 (2nd place, pacific Division)
Do not miss out on our expert handicapper analysis! Brian Bitler is on a HOT STREAK in the NHL on an 18-9 NHL RUN for +$8,110 PROFIT! Make sure you check out his picks and many more from the expert handicappers featured in the Shop Picks section.
Recent Form
Colorado Avalanche: 6-3-1 last 10
Los Angeles Kings: 7-3-0 last 10
Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Preview and Analysis
The Avalanche are entering this game with 100 points, a 48-28-4 record overall, and they are 22-16-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Vancouver Canucks in their last game, losing that one at home 4-1. Devon Toews scored 1 goal for them in that one. Charlie Coyle and Cale Makar each led the team in assists with 1 while Samuel Girard and Artturi Lehkonen each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Mackenzie Blackwood was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 29 shots with 26 saves and a .896 save percentage. Their offense has scored 269 goals this season averaging 3.4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 227 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.
The Kings are entering this game with 99 points, a 45-24-9 record overall, and they are 30-5-4 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Anaheim Ducks in their last game, winning that one at home 6-1. Kevin Fiala led the team in goals scored with 2 while Quinton Byfield, Anže Kopitar, Alex Laferriere, and Jordan Spence each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Adrian Kempe and Andrei Kuzmenko each led the team in assists with 3 while Vladislav Gavrikov led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Darcy Kuemper was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 25 shots with 24 saves and a .960 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 233 goals this season averaging 3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 192 goals against them allowing 2.5 goals per game.
Avalanche vs Kings Prediction
The current betting odds have the Kings listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Kings have looked really good in their games this season with their 45-24-9 record overall which has them right near the top of their division in the West and in a playoff spot. They have also looked great on home ice this season with their 30-5-4 home record. Meanwhile, the Avalanche have looked good in their games this season with their 48-48-4 record overall which has them in 3rd place of their division in the West and in a playoff spot. They have been a good road team too with their 22-16-1 road record this season. They have been climbing up the standings over the last 2 months and they have been rolling lately too, going 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, but they are coming off a loss to the Canucks in their last one and haven't looked as sharp in their last few games. The Kings have also been a really hot team lately as they are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games and coming off a huge win over the Ducks in their last one. The Avalanche don't have much to play for in these last 2 games though. They are 3rd place in their division and have gaps on both sides so they are stuck in that 3rd place and will be more focused on the playoffs. The Kings still have 4 games left though and they are fighting to stay in 2nd place in their division so they can have home advantage in the first round of the playoffs which will be huge for them as the best home team in the NHL. The best way to place a bet here is on the Kings to win this game and on the puckline.
Avalanche Kings Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Saturday, April 12, 2025 (4:00 pm ET start time) is Kings 4 Avalanche 1.
Don't miss our champion handicappers free picks and expert hockey picks today. And if you enjoyed this Colorado Avalanche Los Angeles Kings prediction, be sure to drop by every day for our weekly NHL predictions and previews.
NHL Betting Trends
Colorado Avalanche: 158-103 (-4.1 units) on the moneyline in all games. 74-55 (-19.8 units) on the moneyline after playing a home game. 69-59 (-5.8 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 26-17 UNDER off a home loss.
Los Angeles Kings: 78-47 (+9.9 units) on the moneyline in home games. 44-30 (+5.8 units) on the moneyline revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 29-26 (+6.9 units) on the moneyline when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%). 24-15 UNDER off a home blowout win by 3 goals or more.
Key Injuries
Colorado Avalanche: N. MacKinnon (C) Out - Undisclosed. R. Lindgren (D) Day To Day - Upper Body. R. Colton (C) Day To Day - Undisclosed. J. Drouin (LW) Day To Day - Lower Body. J. Manson (D) Out - Upper Body. T. Poolman (D) Out For Season - Head.
Los Angeles Kings: D. Doughty (D) Day To Day - Ankle. J. Edmundson (D) Day To Day - Upper Body. A. Turcotte (C) Day To Day - Upper Body. T. Jeannot (LW) Out - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“Just not skating, bad decisions. Our breakouts were terrible. Just a tough time getting in and out of the zone tonight. So, it kind of messes up your whole game.” - Jared Bednar after his team’s loss against the Canucks in their game on Thursday.
“Sometimes they don’t go in, like last game (a 2-1 loss to the Kraken on Monday), for example. We had so many chances, so many shots, hit bars and whatever, and we only scored one. And today, it turned. That’s another reason we just have to stay on it, continue what we’re doing. Believe in the system, believe in us, believe in what we’re doing, and just keep on going. Keep it going, and eventually it’s going to go in.” - Kevin Fiala after their win against the Ducks in their game on Thursday.
Starting Lineups
Colorado Avalanche
LW Joel Kiviranta
C Martin Necas
RW Valeri Nichushkin
LD Devon Toews
RD Cale Makar
G MacKenzie Blackwood
Los Angeles Kings
LW Andrei Kuzmenko
C Anze Kopitar
RW Adrian Kempe
LD Mikey Anderson
RD Brandt Clarke
G Darcy Kuemper
Statistical Leaders
Colorado Avalanche
Points: N. MacKinnon (116)
Goals: N. MacKinnon (32)
Assists: N. MacKinnon (84)
GAA: S.Wedgewood (2.22)
Los Angeles Kings
Points: A. Kempe (67)
Goals: A. Kempe (33)
Assists: A. Kopitar (44)
GAA: D. Kuemper (2.01)
Coaches:
Colorado Avalanche: Jared Bednar (9th season)
Los Angeles Kings: Jim Hiller (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
