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Avalanche vs. Kings prediction: Colorado favored to win NHL Opening Night matchup [10/7/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Kings will face the Colorado Avalanche, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 10:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Avalanche vs. Kings predictions page.
Avs vs. Kings prediction: Who will win on NHL Opening Night?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Avalanche and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 51% chance of defeating the Kings.
According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Avalanche vs. Kings NHL Opening Night odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+210) | +1.5 (-250) |
| Moneyline | -115 | -102 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Avalanche vs. Kings picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Avalanche vs. Kings matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Avalanche vs. Kings player props
Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Kings?
According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Kings.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 6.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 29.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 6.5% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 5.8% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 5.1% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 6.0% |
| Kevin Fiala | 5.2% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.2% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | 30.5% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 29.4% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 26.0% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 30.7% |
| Kevin Fiala | 30.5% |
| Quinton Byfield | 25.6% |
Avs vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Kings and Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:30PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- Time: 10:30PM ET/7:30PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Dimers' full preview of Tuesday's Avalanche vs. Kings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Avs vs. Kings picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Tuesday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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