Avalanche vs. Kings Prediction and Odds - Apr 8, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 10:30PM ET as the Colorado Avalanche take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

Dimers' top betting picks for Avalanche vs. Kings, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Kings?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Avalanche-Kings NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 52% chance of beating the Kings.

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Avalanche vs. Kings Current Odds

• Puck Line: Kings +1.5 (-235), Avalanche -1.5 (+205)
• Moneyline: Kings +105, Avalanche -115
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+112/-138)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kings are +1.5 underdogs against the Avalanche, with -235 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +205.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +105. That means you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -115, where you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +112, as well as the best odds for the Under at -138.

As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kings (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Kings

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 @ +205 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Kings @ +105 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -138 via FanDuel Sportsbook (56% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

Although the Kings are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Avalanche -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Kings moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Avalanche vs. Kings Probabilities

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Avalanche-Kings matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Avalanche vs. Kings Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Kings? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Kings.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Kings.

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 45.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 9.4% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 8.9% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 5.7% probability
• J.T. Compher: 4.7% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 3.8% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 6.7% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 5.5% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 4.7% probability
• Phillip Danault: 4.0% probability
• Trevor Moore: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 45.0% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 44.0% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 29.5% probability
• J.T. Compher: 25.2% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 19.9% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 33.9% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 30.8% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 24.4% probability
• Phillip Danault: 22.3% probability
• Trevor Moore: 20.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting analysis before Avalanche vs. Kings on Saturday April 8, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Kings 2023 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Kings and Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Date: Saturday April 8, 2023
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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