Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/29

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The Los Angeles Kings travel to Ball Arena to face the Colorado Avalanche. The game is scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Kings have a record of 16-12-9. They are led by head coach Jim Hiller and are ranked 7th in their conference. The Avalanche, coached by Jared Bednar, have a strong record of 28-2-7 and hold the top spot in their conference.

Kings vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings +197, Colorado Avalanche -237

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings recently played five games, securing two wins. They defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-1 and the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1. In their other games, they fell to the Seattle Kraken, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Florida Panthers.

Key players for the Kings include Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere. Kempe has 13 goals and 18 assists this season. Laferriere has added 10 goals and 8 assists, contributing significantly to the team’s offense.

In the net, Anton Forsberg has been a standout for the Kings. He has played 14 games, achieving 6 wins. Forsberg has made 342 saves and allowed 36 goals so far this season.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are on a strong streak, winning their last five games. In their recent game against the Vegas Golden Knights, they scored six goals and allowed five. Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas have been key contributors, with MacKinnon securing one goal and two assists in that game.

Defense has been solid for the Avalanche, especially in their win against the Utah Mammoth. Scott Wedgewood was outstanding, stopping all 32 shots for a shutout. Samuel Girard scored the only goal, ensuring a narrow victory for the team.

Throughout the season, the Avalanche lead the league in goals, assists, and shots on goal. They have scored 148 goals and recorded 258 assists. Their goaltending, led by Scott Wedgewood, has also been effective, with Wedgewood securing 17 wins in 24 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Los Angeles Kings with a moneyline of -237. Based on skater and goaltending stats, the Avalanche have the edge with top-ranked goals and assists. The projected score is 4-2 in favor of the Avalanche, making them the recommended pick to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.0, with the under slightly favored at -115. Given the Avalanche’s strong defensive stats, ranking first in goals against, the game is likely to stay under the total. The projected score of 4-2 supports taking the under 6.0 for this matchup.