Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Betting on today’s Kings and Avalanche game? Catch the action at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Avalanche hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on TNT. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Avalanche as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.

LOS ANGELES KINGS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5

This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.

WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:

• Based on projections, we have the Avalanche coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Avalanche on the moneyline
• The Avalanche should also cover at -1.5

Can the Kings Pull Off a Road Win?

The Kings dropped to 9-5-3 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles held a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left, and the Blackhawks went on to win in the shootout.

As -1.5 goal favorites, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 7 pushed it over the line.

Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings with two goals, including his 7th of the season on a power play and his 8th later in the second period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season in the third period, while also picking up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal.

Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 assists this season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways.

Despite leading 3-2 late in the third period, the Kings’ defense faltered, allowing a goal with just 31 seconds left, followed by three more in the shootout. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.

Will the Avalanche Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche dropped to 8-8-0 for the season. Colorado was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the 6.5 set before the game.

Colorado initially took the lead with a goal from Cale Makar at 17:06 in the second period. However, the Predators responded with five unanswered goals, including two empty-netters, to seal the win.

Cale Makar netted his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th in Colorado’s 5-2 loss to Nashville. Makar also picked up his 16th assist, and MacKinnon notched his 14th assist. Devon Toews contributed with his 2nd assist of the season.

The Avalanche fired 30 shots on goal but were hindered by 23 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Makar’s goal at 17:06 in the second. MacKinnon scored with just 2:17 left in the game.

Colorado took a 1-0 lead at 17:06 in the 2nd period, but their defense couldn’t hold, giving up five goals to Nashville, including two empty-netters. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage. The Avalanche also had 26 hits and 11 takeaways, but they took a 3-2 deficit late into the 3rd period.