Kings vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - Mar 9, 2023

The Colorado Avalanche square off with the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at Ball Arena on Thursday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Kings vs. Avalanche, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who will win Kings vs. Avalanche?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Kings-Avalanche NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Avalanche a 60% chance of beating the Kings.

More: Free Betting Analysis for Kings vs. Avalanche

Kings vs. Avalanche Current Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+160), Kings +1.5 (-175)
• Moneyline: Avalanche -160, Kings +140
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-122)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Kings, with +160 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Kings (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -175.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -160. That means you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -122.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kings (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Kings vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Kings +1.5 @ -175 via BetMGM (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Kings @ +140 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -122 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

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

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

Kings vs. Avalanche Prediction

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

Kings vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 41.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 6.4% probability
• Kevin Fiala: 5.7% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 5.2% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 5.1% probability
• Gabriel Vilardi: 3.9% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.4% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 7.0% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 5.1% probability
• J.T. Compher: 4.8% probability
• Cale Makar: 4.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 33.9% probability
• Kevin Fiala: 30.3% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 26.4% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 26.2% probability
• Gabriel Vilardi: 20.5% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 41.0% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 35.8% probability
• Cale Makar: 27.4% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 26.6% probability
• J.T. Compher: 25.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Kings vs. Avalanche on Thursday March 9, 2023.

Kings vs. Avalanche 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Avalanche and Kings at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Thursday March 9, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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