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Kings vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [4/21/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Colorado Avalanche will face the Los Angeles Kings in the 2026 NHL Playoffs at Ball Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Kings vs. Avalanche game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Avs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Kings and Avalanche, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Avalanche a 67% chance of defeating the Kings.
According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Kings vs. Avalanche odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-110) | -1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +240 | -275 |
| Total | o5.5 (-105) | u5.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Avalanche picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Kings +1.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +240 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kings to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kings vs. Avalanche player props
Who will score a goal in Kings vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Martin Necas is most likely to score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give Necas a 34.9% chance of scoring a goal at Ball Arena, while the star is a 6.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 31.8% |
| Artemi Panarin | 29.5% |
| Quinton Byfield | 27.2% |
| Alex Laferriere | 24.6% |
| Trevor Moore | 19.9% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Martin Necas | 34.9% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 34.0% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 26.9% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 26.1% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 25.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 6.5% |
| Artemi Panarin | 6.0% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.5% |
| Alex Laferriere | 4.4% |
| Trevor Moore | 3.8% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.1% |
| Martin Necas | 6.7% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 5.8% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 4.8% |
| Cale Makar | 4.7% |
Kings vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Avalanche and Kings in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the National Hockey League's annual elimination tournament to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Kings and Avalanche, reached the 2026 NHL Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat the Kings in Tuesday's NHL matchup.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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