by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Thursday, March 27, 2025
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Kings +130, Avalanche -155; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Kings +130, Avalanche -155; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Kings +130, Avalanche -155; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Season Record
Los Angeles Kings: 40-21-9 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
Colorado Avalanche: 44-25-3 (3rd place, Central Division)
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Los Angeles Kings: 9-1-0 last 10
Colorado Avalanche: 8-1-1 last 10
Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Preview and Analysis
The Kings are entering this game with 89 points, a 40-21-9 record overall, and they are 14-18-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the New York Rangers in their last game, winning that one at home 3-1. Kevin Fiala led the team in goals scored with 2 while Phillip Danault scored 1 goal for them in that one. Warren Foegele, Anže Kopitar, Andrei Kuzmenko, and Trevor Moore each led the team in assists with 1 while Kevin Fiala led the team in shots on net in that game with 7. Darcy Kuemper was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 23 shots with 22 saves and a .957 save percentage. Their offense has scored 206 goals this season averaging 2.9 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 178 goals against them allowing 2.5 goals per game.
The Avalanche are entering this game with 91 points, a 44-25-3 record overall, and they are 24-10-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Detroit Red Wings in their last game, winning that one at home 5-2. Devon Toews, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Valeri Nichushkin, and Logan O'Connor each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Devon Toews, Jonathan Drouin, and Martin Nečas each led the team in assists with 2 while Cale Makar led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Mackenzie Blackwood was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 23 shots with 21 saves and a .913 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 244 goals this season averaging 3.4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 206 goals against them allowing 2.9 goals per game.
Kings vs Avalanche Prediction
The current betting odds have the Avalanche listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Avalanche have looked good in their games this season with their 44-25-3 record overall which has them in 3rd place of their division in the West and in a playoff spot. They have also looked great on home ice this year with their 24-10-2 home record. Meanwhile, the Kings have looked good in their games this season with their 40-21-9 record overall which has them in 2nd place of their division in the West and in a playoff spot. They have been rolling lately with 4 wins in a row now and they are also 9-1-0 in their last 10 games, but they haven't been a great road team this season with their 14-18-5 road record. They have looked a lot better on home ice all season and that is where most of their wins lately have come. The Avalanche have been great on home ice all season so they are going to have a big advantage here with the way the Kings have struggled in road games, but the Avalanche have also been really hot themselves lately. The Avs are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games and they have their own momentum on their side with 3 wins in a row now. The Kings have looked really good lately, but they have been a very different team in road games this season and the Avalanche can take advantage of that on their home ice here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Avalanche to win this game.
Kings Avalanche Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Thursday, March 27, 2025 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Avalanche 6 Kings 3.
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NHL Betting Trends
Los Angeles Kings: 41-27 (+7.6 units) on the moneyline revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 28-25 (+6.9 units) on the moneyline when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%). 82-68 (+10.3 units) on the moneyline against good passing teams - averaging 5 or more assists per game. 26-10 UNDER after a 3 game winning streak.
Colorado Avalanche: 45-34 (-14.7 units) on the moneyline off a home win. 24-20 (-7.9 units) on the moneyline off a home blowout win by 3 goals or more. 72-52 (-15 units) on the moneyline after playing a home game. 8-1 UNDER in a home game where the total is 5.5.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Kings: T. Jeannot (LW) Day To Day - Undisclosed. A. Turcotte (C) Day To Day - Upper Body.
Colorado Avalanche: J. Manson (D) Out - Upper Body. G. Landeskog (LW) Out - Knee. T. Poolman (D) Out For Season - Head.
Notable Quotes
“It’s been awesome, it’s been fun to play in front of the fans. We feel home here. We feel great here. Obviously we’re strong here, and the feeling kind of, you know, we kind of feel it, we’re going to win no matter if we’re up or down.” - Kevin Fiala after their win against the Rangers in their game on Tuesday.
“I liked our game. It was a little bit of a slugfest for us tonight. I don't think we had great energy. We didn't have the energy that I'd like to see out of our group, but it was a pretty good hockey game. You're only going to play as good as your legs allow you to, you know?” - Jared Bednar after his team’s win against the Red Wings in their game on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Kings
LW Andrei Kuzmenko
C Anze Kopitar
RW Adrian Kempe
LD Mikey Anderson
RD Drew Doughty
G Darcy Kuemper
Colorado Avalanche
LW Jonathan Drouin
C Nathan MacKinnon
RW Valeri Nichushkin
LD Devon Toews
RD Cale Makar
G MacKenzie Blackwood
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Kings
Points: A. Kempe (58)
Goals: A. Kempe (29)
Assists: A. Kopitar (39)
GAA: D. Kuemper (2.10)
Colorado Avalanche
Points: N. MacKinnon (107)
Goals: N. MacKinnon (29)
Assists: N. MacKinnon (78)
GAA: M. Blackwood (2.40)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Kings: Jim Hiller (2nd season)
Colorado Avalanche: Jared Bednar (9th 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.
