The Colorado Avalanche battle the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Thursday in NHL betting odds action at Pepsi Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Colorado sat as -120 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
A 4-1.7 result in favor of the Avalanche is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Colorado Avalanche bring a 40-25-8 record to the battle against the 40-27-7 Kings. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Colorado go 38-27-8 so far and the Kings go 33-39-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Los Angeles injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 12 (Colorado Avalanche) and the No. 16 (Los Angeles Kings) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado's No. 8-ranked offense, averaging 3.23 goals per game, against a Kings defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.51 goals allowed. The Avalanche power play is averaging 21.43% while the Kings defense kills off 84.43% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles was a 2-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Jets. They lost as +149 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
The Avalanche were a 5-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Blackhawks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Colorado at -115 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for PUSH bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Edmonton, Saturday, March 24th
Colorado home to Vegas, Saturday, March 24th