Avalanche vs. Kraken Prediction and Odds - Apr 22, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 10:00PM ET as the Colorado Avalanche take on the Seattle Kraken in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Climate Pledge Arena.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Avalanche and Kraken, reached the NHL Playoffs 2023, which consists of 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins progressing to the next round.

Dimers' top betting picks for Avalanche vs. Kraken, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Kraken?

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

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Avalanche a 56% chance of beating the Kraken.

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Avalanche vs. Kraken Odds

• Puck Line: Kraken +1.5 (-200), Avalanche -1.5 (+190)
• Moneyline: Kraken +130, Avalanche -145
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-122/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kraken are +1.5 underdogs versus the Avalanche, with -200 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +190.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +130, which means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -122, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kraken (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Kraken

• Puck Line: Kraken +1.5 @ -200 via BetMGM (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Kraken @ +130 via BetMGM (0.2% edge)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -122 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Kraken moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Avalanche vs. Kraken Betting Guide

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

Avalanche vs. Kraken Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Kraken? The latest data is in.

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 42.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.0% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 7.5% probability
• Cale Makar: 4.7% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 4.2% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 3.8% probability

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 5.5% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 4.6% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 4.2% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 4.0% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 42.1% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 36.9% probability
• Cale Makar: 24.7% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 22.9% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 22.4% probability

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 30.1% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 23.5% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 22.5% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 21.9% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 20.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting insights before Avalanche vs. Kraken on Saturday April 22, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Kraken 2023 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Kraken and Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Saturday April 22, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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