The 2025 and 2026 NHL seasons have made sports news headlines as they have kicked off with a considerable start. Next up the Colorado Avalanche head to the Los Angeles Kings for a big Western Conference showdown.
Fans will want to see some high scoring action but bettors are focused on odds, props and NHL trends. Read on for the full betting preview below and get the latest NHL news. This article includes real odds, predictions and strategy for this big game.
Current Odds & Lines
According to leading NFL betting sites, the Kings are slight favourites, with moneyline odds around 1.91 (−110), while the Avalanche sit around 1.96 being the underdogs in many markets.
With the latest NFL betting news, it states that the Kings are −1.5 puck line and a total of 5.5 goals for the game. Earlier 2025 lines reflected similar spreads, showing how closely matched these two sides are.
| Market | Avalanche | Kings | Notes |
| Moneyline | 1.96 | 1.91 | Kings are slight home favourites |
| Puck Line (−1.5) | +138 | +138 | Kings win by 2 goals or more |
| Puck Line (+1.5) | −171 | N/A | The Avalanche have covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 games |
| Total Goals (O/U 5.5) | Over +110 | Under −132 | Recent matchups have averaged 6.0 total goals |
(Odds were retrieved from BetUS, Oddspedia, and Action Network on 7 October 2025)
Recent Form & Trends
- The Avalanche dominated their season opener against LA. Nathan MacKinnon is setting a franchise points record. Martin Necas scored twice, and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves in a 4–1 win.
- Colorado has won 5 of the last 6 head-to-head games.
- Against the spread, Colorado sits at 34–46 while the Kings are 41–37. LA tends to be more reliable in puck line bets.
- Kevin Fiala led the Kings to a 5–4 home win against Colorado earlier this year.
Team Statistics
The stats below are 2024 and 2025 season averages. Colorado has a slight edge offensively but LA’s defense and home ice even things out.
| Category | Avalanche | Kings |
| Goals per Game | 3.55 (4th NHL) | 3.21 (8th NHL) |
| Goals Allowed / Game | 2.79 | 2.92 |
| Power Play % | 25.8% (Top 5) | 23.1% |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.5% | 78.4% |
| Shots / Game | 33.9 | 32.4 |
| Faceoff Win % | 51.7% | 50.2% |
| Home Record | 26–12–3 | 24–13–4 |
| Away Record | 23–14–4 | 21–16–5 |
Betting Angles & Picks
Continue reading below and gather more information about the NHL betting angles and top picks:
Moneyline & Spread
Given the odds a Kings moneyline play makes sense as they’re at home and have a slight pricing edge. They’ve been good at covering spreads at home. The −1.5 puck line is better value but requires LA to win by 2 or more.
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Over/Under (Total Goals)
The Over 5.5 is +110. Both teams are in the top 10 in the NHL in goals per game and have strong power plays. This total is achievable even in tighter games. This makes the total attainable even in tighter defensive games.
Value Picks
Kings −1.5 or Over 5.5 goals stand out as the most balanced bets. Bettors looking for conservative value may prefer the Kings’ moneyline.
Head-to-Head Comparison (Last 5 Meetings)
The table below highlights the results from the last 5 matches:
| Date | Venue | Final Result | Winner | Total Number of Goals |
| 2 October 2025 | Colorado | Avalanche 4–1 Kings | Avalanche | 5 |
| 15 March 2025 | Los Angeles | Kings 5–4 Avalanche | Kings | 9 |
| 8 January 2025 | Colorado | Avalanche 3–1 Kings | Avalanche | 4 |
| 28 November 2024 | Los Angeles | Avalanche 4–3 Kings | Avalanche | 7 |
| 6 April 2024 | Los Angeles | Avalanche 4–2 Kings | Avalanche | 6 |
Expert Pick
- Best Bet: Kings −1.5 Puck Line (+138)
- Secondary Bet: Over 5.5 Total Goals (+110)
Home ice, recent spread performance and offensive potential points to LA taking control in this one. Colorado has elite offense but the Kings structure and slight bookmaker edge makes them the smart play.
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