Kings vs. Avalanche Player Props & Predictions – Friday, Jan. 26

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the second period against the Seattle Kraken in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena.
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The Colorado Avalanche (31-14-3) are set to host the Los Angeles Kings (22-14-9) in a Western Conference showdown. With the Avalanche looking to extend their 2-game winning streak and the Kings aiming to snap their 2-game losing streak, this matchup is poised to be a battle of resilience and strategy.

Kings vs. Avalanche Odds

Game Info

  • Date: Friday, Jan. 26
  • Time: 09:00 PM ET
  • Location: Ball Arena – Denver, CO
  • TV: ESPN+

Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends

  • On the road this season, the Los Angeles Kings have 14 wins and 8 losses.
  • As the underdog this season, the Los Angeles Kings have 5 wins and 6 losses.
  • This season, the Los Angeles Kings have hit 18 overs and 27 unders.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends

  • At home this season, the Colorado Avalanche have 19 wins and 5 losses.
  • As the favorite this season, the Colorado Avalanche have 28 wins and 14 losses.
  • This season, the Colorado Avalanche have hit 30 overs and 18 unders.

Kings vs. Avalanche Predictions

The Colorado Avalanche have demonstrated a strong ability to capitalize on their home-ice advantage, boasting an impressive 19-5-0 record at the Ball Arena. With the team currently on a 2-game winning streak and the Los Angeles Kings on a 2-game losing streak, momentum is on the side of the Avalanche. Nathan MacKinnon’s exceptional performance this season, leading the team in both goals and assists, is a significant factor to consider. The Avalanche’s offensive depth and scoring capability, especially at home, make them the favorable pick in this matchup.

While the Kings have had success against the Avalanche in recent head-to-head meetings, the current form and trends suggest a different outcome for this game. The Avalanche’s recent trend of hitting the over in scoring, combined with their position as the third-ranked team in their conference, indicates their readiness to take on the challenge posed by the Kings. Given the odds and the Avalanche’s strong home record, the smart money is on Colorado to continue their winning ways and secure a victory against the Kings.

The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -150 (PointsBet)

Kings vs. Avalanche Player Props

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

Colorado Avalanche

Player Name Prop Line Over Rate Over Odds Under Odds Last 10 Average Projection
Cale Makar Assists 0.5 8/10 -150 +120 1.0 0.97
Cale Makar Points 0.5 8/10 -230 +175 1.3 1.20
Nathan MacKinnon Assists 0.5 9/10 -175 +135 1.1 1.07
Jonathan Drouin Points 0.5 7/10 -130 +100 0.9 0.85