Kings vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - Dec 29, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings lock horns in of the NHL at Ball Arena on Thursday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

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

Who will win Kings vs. Avalanche?

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

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 59% chance of defeating the Kings.

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Kings vs. Avalanche Current Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+176), Kings +1.5 (-200)
• Moneyline: Avalanche -145, Kings +130
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-120/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Kings, with +176 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Kings (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -200.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -145, which means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

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 Kings (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Kings vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 @ +176 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.5% edge)
• Moneyline: Avalanche @ -145 via Caesars Sportsbook (59% probability)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (54% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

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

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Kings vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Rantanen an 11.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 51.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Los Angeles Kings

• Kevin Fiala: 6.3% probability
• Adrian Kempe: 5.5% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 4.9% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 4.7% probability
• Phillip Danault: 3.8% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 11.8% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 7.1% probability
• Cale Makar: 7.1% probability
• J.T. Compher: 5.5% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 5.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Los Angeles Kings

• Kevin Fiala: 30.6% probability
• Adrian Kempe: 29.5% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 25.2% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 24.9% probability
• Phillip Danault: 20.7% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 51.1% probability
• Cale Makar: 35.9% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 33.9% probability
• J.T. Compher: 30.5% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 28.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Kings vs. Avalanche on Thursday December 29, 2022.

Kings vs. Avalanche 2022 Game Info

Thursday's action 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 December 29, 2022
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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