Saturday's clash at Crypto.com Arena pits the Kings' brick-wall defense, allowing just 2.42 goals per game and a mere seven goals in their last six outings, against an Avalanche squad that's been lighting the lamp at 3.31 goals per game despite missing superstar Nathan MacKinnon.
Darcy Kuemper's stellar .922 save percentage for LA will be tested by Colorado's dynamic duo of Makar and Toews, who've combined for an impressive 40 goals and 96 assists from the blue line this season.
With the Kings riding momentum from seven wins in their last ten games and the Avalanche looking to prove themselves on the road, this low-scoring affair between Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche might just come down to which elite goaltender blinks first.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 75% chance of defeating the Avs.
Los Angeles Kings: 75% win probability
- Superior defensive record (Only 192 goals against compared to Colorado's 227)
- Strong position in standings despite fewer games played (5th place with 99 points in 78 games vs Colorado's 4th with 100 points in 80 games)
- Excellent recent form with momentum on their side (WLWWW compared to Colorado's LWLWW)
Colorado Avalanche: 25% win probability
- Defensive vulnerability (227 goals conceded, 35 more than the Kings)
- Road performance concerns (Playing away against a team with strong home record)
- Inconsistent recent form (LWLWW showing alternating results and potential instability)
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche odds
Here are the latest odds as the Los Angeles Kings host the Colorado Avalanche in this NHL showdown on Saturday, April 12.
| Los Angeles Kings | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -198 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +170 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche preview
The Kings welcome Colorado to Crypto.com Arena tomorrow in what feels like a playoff preview between two Western Conference powerhouses who've been on fire lately.
LA's suffocating defense has been their calling card all season, surrendering a mere seven goals in their last six games while Darcy Kuemper continues his stellar campaign with a .922 save percentage.
Colorado comes in with offensive firepower to spare despite missing superstar Nathan MacKinnon, as the dynamic duo of Cale Makar and Devon Toews have combined for an impressive 40 goals and 96 assists from the blue line.
What makes this matchup so fascinating is the clash of styles – the Kings' lockdown defense against the Avs' high-flying attack that's averaged 3.31 goals per game.
Keep an eye on Kings veterans Kopitar and Kempe, who've tallied 53 goals and 78 assists between them, essentially carrying LA's sometimes-struggling offense.
Expect a chess match between two elite netminders, with Kuemper's league-leading 26.2 goals saved above average going head-to-head against Blackwood's respectable 14.2 mark.
The Kings have been nearly unbeatable at home lately while Colorado's road form has shown some cracks, though Saturday's contest could absolutely go either way.
Don't be shocked if this one ends up being a low-scoring nail-biter decided by a single bounce or brilliant individual effort – playoff-type hockey in April.
Key stats
- 1Colorado sits 4th in the Western Conference with 100 points while LA holds 5th place with 99 points but has played 2 fewer games
- 2The Avalanche have scored more goals (269) than the Kings (233) but have conceded significantly more (227 vs 192)
- 3Colorado's recent form shows inconsistency (LWLWW) while LA brings momentum with three consecutive wins (WLWWW)
- 4Despite being lower in the standings, the Kings have a superior goal difference (+41) compared to the Avalanche (+42)
Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche form
Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche head to head
Los Angeles Kings
17%
Colorado Avalanche
83%
Mar 28, 2025
Colorado Avalanche
4 : 0
Los Angeles Kings
Nov 14, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
4 : 2
Los Angeles Kings
Jan 27, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
5 : 1
Los Angeles Kings
Dec 4, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
4 : 1
Colorado Avalanche
Oct 12, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
2 : 5
Colorado Avalanche
Apr 9, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 4
Colorado Avalanche
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