Kraken vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - Apr 20, 2023

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Seattle Kraken in the 2023 NHL Playoffs at Ball Arena on Thursday, commencing at 9:30PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the NHL to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.

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

Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins moving on to the next round of the competition.

Dimers' best betting picks for Kraken vs. Avalanche, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Kraken vs. Avalanche?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Kraken-Avalanche NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 64% chance of getting the W against the Kraken.

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Kraken vs. Avalanche Game Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+125), Kraken +1.5 (-140)
• Moneyline: Avalanche -225, Kraken +205
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+100/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are -1.5 favorites against the Kraken, with +125 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -225, which means you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +205, where you can bet $100 to profit $205, earning a total payout of $305, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out 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 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Kraken vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Kraken +1.5 @ -140 via PointsBet (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Kraken @ +205 via PointsBet (3.6% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ +100 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Kraken moneyline is the best option because of the 3.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Kraken vs. Avalanche Prediction

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

Kraken vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 42.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 4.9% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 4.5% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 4.2% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 3.6% probability
• Eeli Tolvanen: 3.2% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.7% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 8.0% probability
• Cale Makar: 4.8% probability
• J.T. Compher: 4.5% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 29.0% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 23.1% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 22.6% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 21.5% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 19.3% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 42.2% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 40.2% probability
• Cale Makar: 25.0% probability
• J.T. Compher: 24.5% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 21.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Kraken vs. Avalanche on Thursday April 20, 2023.

Kraken vs. Avalanche 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Avalanche and Kraken in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Thursday April 20, 2023
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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