Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings prediction 1-26-24 Picks

Los Angeles Kings (22-14-9) vs. Colorado Avalanche (31-14-3)
January 26, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado Avalanche -147 / Los Angeles Kings +118; Over/Under: +6
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The Los Angeles Kings need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Colorado Avalanche look to stay hot after winning 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche prediction.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings recently beat the Rangers, but they’re coming off losses to the Sharks and Sabres. The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 3.18 goals per game and are scoring on 21.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Trevor Moore leads Los Angeles with 21 goals, Kevin Fiala has 30 assists and Adrian Kempe has 137 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.58 goals per game and are killing 87.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 77 goals on 885 shots faced, while Pheonix Copley has allowed 23 goals on 177 shots.

Los Angeles Kings Team Facts

• The Kings have lost 11 of their last 12 night games.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 13 of the Kings’ last 14 games.
• The Kings have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games at Ball Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche rebounded from a loss to the Bruins with wins over the Flyers and Capitals. The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 3.81 goals per game and are scoring on 25.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado with 30 goals, Cale Maker has 46 assists and Mikko Rantanen has 163 shots on goal. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 82.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Alexandar Georgiev has allowed 115 goals on 1,106 shots faced, while Ivan Prosvetov has given up 26 goals on 248 shots. The Avalanche will take on the Rangers, Devils, Hurricanes, and Panthers after this game.

Colorado Avalanche Team Facts

• The Avalanche have won each of their last 10 night games at Ball Arena.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Avalanche’s last four games.
• The Avalanche have won the second period in each of their last seven games against the Kings following a home win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 12 of the Avalanche’s last 13 games at Ball Arena against opponents on a losing streak.

Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche prediction

The Los Angeles Kings have been road warriors all season long, so I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if looking at potential plus money. However, the Kings have fallen off a cliff as of late with an offense that can’t string together success, and they’re not a team I’m eager to back. The Colorado Avalanche are looking more and more like a cup contender, they’re 19-5 at home this season, and they’ve won 7 of the last 10 meetings against the Kings. The price is more than reasonable given the form of both sides. I’ll gladly back the Colorado Avalanche in this spot.