The Colorado Avalanche (28-2-7) host the Los Angeles Kings (16-12-9) at Ball Arena on Monday, Dec. 29 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche have won 13 in a row at home.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which team we predict will win Monday's game.
The Kings' offense has scored 27 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has conceded 21 goals. They have registered 30 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (16.7%). They are 4-4-2 over those games.
Avalanche vs. Kings Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Avalanche 4, Kings 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-238)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche have gone 3-7-10 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 28-2-7.
- In the 12 games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-1-3 record (good for 19 points).
- In the two games this season the Avalanche recorded just one goal, they won both times.
- Colorado has scored a pair of goals in four games this season (1-1-2 record, four points).
- The Avalanche have scored more than two goals in 31 games (25-1-5, 55 points).
- In the 12 games when Colorado has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 9-0-3 to register 21 points.
- In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 21-1-5 (47 points).
- The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Avalanche went 6-1-0 in those contests (12 points).
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 5-9-14 record in overtime games this season and a 16-12-9 overall record.
- In the 18 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
- In 10 games this season when the Kings ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-7-2).
- Los Angeles has nine points (4-5-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Kings have earned 28 points in their 17 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 8-5-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 9-9-5 (23 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents 13 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.97 | Goals Scored | 2.59 | 29th |
| 1st | 2.19 | Goals Allowed | 2.49 | 2nd |
| 1st | 34.6 | Shots | 28.2 | 16th |
| 10th | 27 | Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 9th |
| 26th | 16% | Power Play % | 13.91% | 31st |
| 1st | 85.85% | Penalty Kill % | 77.6% | 23rd |
Avalanche vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
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