Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/16

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The Seattle Kraken will visit the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Thursday, April 16, 2026. This NHL regular season game will start at 10:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN. The Kraken hold a record of 34-35-11, while the Avalanche stand at 54-16-11.

Seattle’s head coach, Lane Lambert, leads the team in the Western Pacific Division. They have a conference record of 22-26 and rank 13th in the conference. On the other side, Jared Bednar coaches the Avalanche, who are at the top of the Western Central Division with a 34-15 conference record.

Kraken vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken +150, Colorado Avalanche -179

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have had a mixed run recently. They lost to the Los Angeles Kings 5-3, despite outshooting them with 33 shots on goal. Niklas Kokko allowed four goals on 29 shots in that game.

In their previous game, the Kraken won against the Calgary Flames 4-1. They scored four goals on just 21 shots, with Frederick Gaudreau and Jordan Eberle each finding the net. Niklas Kokko was strong in goal, allowing only one goal on 27 shots.

Earlier, the Kraken edged out the Vegas Golden Knights with a 4-3 win. Bobby McMann contributed with a goal and eight shots on goal. Vince Dunn added two assists and three blocks in that game.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have shown strong performances recently. They have won four of their last five games. This includes victories against the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers.

Nathan MacKinnon is a key player for the Avalanche. He has 53 goals and 74 assists this season. His contributions have been significant in recent games.

Scott Wedgewood has been the starting goalie for the Avalanche. He played in 44 games with 30 wins. His goaltending has been a strong point for the team.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are the favorite with a moneyline of -179. The Seattle Kraken are the underdog at +150. Given the Avalanche’s first-place rank in goals and assists, they are likely to win. The projected score is Colorado 4, Seattle 2.

The over/under line is set at 6.5. The projection suggests a total of 6 goals. With the Avalanche’s strong defense, ranking first in goals against, the under at -137 is a reasonable choice.