Kraken vs. Avalanche Game 7 predictions & odds: NHL playoffs, 4/30

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This Sunday, 4/30, will feature a pair of Game 7 matchups. Even crazier, the games will feature the two biggest pre-playoff favorites to capture the Stanley Cup: the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche. You may have a good idea about what you want to bet on when making your Kraken vs. Avalanche predictions, but the DraftKings Sportsbook promo can still help you make the most of your wagers.

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Much like the Panthers vs. Bruins series, making Kraken vs. Avalanche predictions isn’t nearly as easy as it may seem. The Avalanche entered the series as huge favorites, but the Kraken have shown that they are anything but a first-timer just happy to be here.

The Kraken have scored first in every game of the series so far. Holding those leads has proven difficult, though, with the Avs coming back time and time again. If the Kraken make it 7-for-7 at getting the first goal, they need to find a way to hold off a talented, dominant Avalanche attack.

On the Colorado side of things, the slow starts are going to haunt the Avs more than they already have. Perhaps getting out to a faster start would have helped the Avalanche end the series sooner, but that’s no more than speculation.

As it stands, Colorado isn’t as deep as Seattle. Seattle goalie Philipp Grubauer may be slightly better than Alexandar Georgiev, but at the end of the day, Colorado’s elite talent has proven to be a difference-maker. Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen have the capacity to put the team on their back and overwhelm the Kraken.

If MacKinnon starts flying around as he is known to do, it could be a long night for the Kraken. Look for Colorado to overwhelm the Kraken once again and advance to the Western Conference semifinals.

We like the Avalanche to muster up a Game 7 win and move on. You can follow or fade our Kraken vs. Avalanche predictions after you to join DraftKings with a $5 initial bet to earn $150 in bonuses regardless which way your bet settles.

Before we make Kraken vs. Avalanche predictions, let’s look at the important players of the series. All eyes have been on Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon and with good reason. He is one of the most explosive players in the NHL and has shown the ability to be dominant throughout the series. That said, consistency has been an issue. MacKinnon has six points through as many games but four of those points came in Game 3 and Game 5.

Watch his points prop. Because he is a dominant scorer, it is always set at over/under 1.5 points. With relatively decent odds of -115, look for MacKinnon to have a standout performance and send the champs on to the next round.

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The Avalanche, coming off of a decisive Game 6 win, are the clear favorites heading into Game 7. DraftKings has them as -210 favorites and we predict there is a solid chance of the victory being of the multi-goal variety (-1.5, +115).

The lines shift all the way up until puck drop, but the Avalanche should remain decisive favorites. After all, they are the defending Stanley Cup champions. They have also shown explosive ability that only the Edmonton Oilers can rival.

Even though the Kraken have scored first in all six games in the series, the Avalanche have come back several times over. Even a fast start by the Avalanche can’t be discounted as they have the ability to score a few goals in a short period of time.

The puck will drop at 9:38 PM EST on Sunday, with all the focus being on whether the champs can overcome and advance. The Avalanche may not be as deep as they were a year ago, but the high-end talent has proven to be overwhelming against the Kraken, providing a safe bet for our Kraken vs. Avalanche predictions.

On the Kraken side of the equation, they have a much deeper lineup. They have 12 players with multiple points and five with three or more in the series. Jaden Schwartz has been one of the most consistent players in the series, posting five points and a whopping 27 shots in the series. Schwartz should see his over/under set at 2.5 for shots and you should take him as a safe bet.

Here are some of the scores from yesterday’s games. There were some very intense games as every single one had a team on the brink of elimination.

Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 1, (TOR Wins series 4-2)

New Jersey Devils 2, New York Rangers 5, ( Tied 3-3)

Edmonton Oilers 5, Los Angeles Kings 4, (EDM Wins series 4-2)

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