Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Preview, and Odds

The Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche are both looking to build off strong starts to the season. The Kings are in second place in the Pacific Division and the Avalanche have a 19-12-2 record.

Los Angeles Kings are having a great season with their offense scoring 3.21 goals per game. Kevin Fiala and Anze Kopitar have scored 20 goals and 44 assists. Viktor Arvidsson, Phillip Danault, and Gabriel Vilardi have combined for 35 goals. Sean Durzi and Drew Doughty have added six goals, 34 assists from the point. The defense has let the Kings down this year, allowing 3:39 goals a game, while Jonathan Quick has struggled in the net with a 3-41 goals-against average on 625 shots.

The Avalanche are having a strong season despite their offense struggling and scoring only 2.91 goals per game. The defense has been remarkable for the Avalanche, allowing only only two goals a game and 10 in the last five games. Alex Newhook and Logan O'Connor are the only forwards who have scored more than 12 goals and ten assists on the season.

The Avalanche are the home team and they are looking to win the game. The Avalanche should find the back of the net throughout the match. They should also limit the Kings' offense and limit shots on the goal. Los Angeles Kings are favored to beat the Avalanche.

The Kings have a great offense and the Avalanche are a team that has only allowed 10 goals in the last two games. The game should be low-scoring with both defenses playing well. The Under is the favorite. Los Angeles Kings are 6.5 goals ahead of Colorado Avalanche.

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