Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/19

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The Los Angeles Kings travel to face the Colorado Avalanche in a playoff game on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The game will take place at Ball Arena and is set to start at 3:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on TNT.

The Kings, led by interim head coach D.J. Smith, come from the Western Pacific division. Meanwhile, the Avalanche, under the guidance of head coach Jared Bednar, represent the Western Central division. The Avalanche’s recent games have seen goalies Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood in action, but no starting goalie is confirmed for this game yet.

Kings vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (-103), Los Angeles Kings +1.5 (-114)

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are starting their new season. They did not have any recent games to report on. This game will set the tone for their upcoming season.

Adrian Kempe was a standout for the Kings last season. He played 81 games, scoring 36 goals and providing 37 assists. This gave him a total of 73 points.

Darcy Kuemper was a key goalie for the Kings last season. He played in 50 games and secured 19 wins. Kuemper made 1,100 saves during the season.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are gearing up for their first game of the regular season. With no recent games to analyze, the team will rely on their past performances and training. Fans are eager to see how the team performs in this fresh start.

Nathan MacKinnon is a key player for the Avalanche. Last season, he scored 53 goals and had 74 assists, making a total of 127 points. His performance will be critical in setting the tone for the team this season.

On the defensive side, Cale Makar stands out. He played 75 games last season and contributed 79 points. His ability to block shots and assist in goals makes him an important player for the Avalanche defense.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Colorado Avalanche are favored to win with odds of -268. The Los Angeles Kings are the underdogs at +227. Given Colorado’s status as the favorite, picking the Avalanche to win is the recommended choice.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 6.5 goals. The under has odds of -141, while the over is at +112. With the odds favoring the under, the recommendation is to go with under 6.5 goals for this game.