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Colorado Avalanche Look to Dominate Los Angeles Kings in Playoff-Caliber Matchup at Ball Arena

On Wednesday night at 10:00 p.m. EST, the Colorado Avalanche will face off against the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena. Both teams are playoff-caliber and looking to make deeper runs this year. The Kings currently hold the top spot in the Pacific division with 21 points, while the Avalanche are fourth in the Central division with 16 points. Colorado is favored at a -139 money line with the total set at six goals. This matchup promises to be an exciting showdown between two competitive teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kings +120 | Avalanche -139
• Spread: Kings +1.5 (-210) | Avalanche -1.5 (+180)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 58%.

Los Angeles vs Colorado Stats

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings suffered a 3-1 defeat to the Calgary Flames in their latest game, with Trevor Moore scoring the lone goal for the Kings. Despite the loss, the team is currently ranked 14th in offense, 9th in defense, and has a power ranking of 11. Anze Kopitar leads the team with 18 points and 13 assists, while Alex Laferriere has the most goals with nine. Brandt Clarke leads the defense with 13 points and has the most shots among defenders. The Kings are 9-5-3 this season and are missing key players such as Doughty, Turcotte, and Kaliyev due to injury.

Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche secured another two points with an overtime victory over the Nashville Predators, winning by a score of 3-2. Samuel Girard was the standout player for the Avalanche, earning two points, while Mikko Rantanen and Devon Toews each scored. Nathan MacKinnon led the team in shots with five, while Alexander Georgiev made 28 saves. MacKinnon leads the squad with 30 points, with Rantanen leading in goals scored. The Avalanche are ranked 10th in the league for goals per game and 7th for shots per contest, but are struggling with face-off wins. The defense is ranked 30th in goals against, 4th in shots against, and 28th on the penalty kill. The team is dealing with injuries to multiple players as they prepare for upcoming contests. Cale Makar is the leader on the defensive end, with outstanding stats and contributions. Georgiev is the starting goalie with a 3.76 GAA, and the team may be looking to address goaltending at the trade deadline. The overall power ranking for the Avalanche is 10, with rankings of #11 for offense and #30 for defense. They are currently 8-8 overall with a recent matchup record against Los Angeles of 2-1-0.

Colorado Avalanche poised for victory against Los Angeles Kings with offensive prowess and strong home record

Colorado has consistently demonstrated their ability to secure victories by scoring 3 or more goals in the last ten games, while experiencing losses when scoring two or less. Despite the Kings' strong defensive play, the offensive prowess of players such as MacKinnon, Rantanen, and Makar on the Avalanche roster cannot be overlooked. In recent meetings, Colorado has proven to have the upper hand over Los Angeles, particularly at home where the Kings have struggled on the road this season. Additionally, the Avalanche have won three of their last four overall games, while the Kings have experienced a slight dip in performance with a 1-2 record in their last three games. Based on these factors, it is reasonable to predict that the Avalanche will score 3+ goals and emerge victorious in this match.

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