Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche 12/29/2022 Picks

Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche 12/29/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Los Angeles Kings will meet with the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action in Ball Arena, CO, on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 9:00 PM ET.

The Kings’ attack stepped up this season, averaging 3.21 goals per game, and they are enjoying a fantastic year.

The top line is led by Kevin Fiala and Anze Kopitar, who combined for 20 goals and 44 assists, but the rest of the attack also contributed.

35 goals and 42 assists were scored by Viktor Arvidsson, Phillip Danault, and Gabriel Vilardi together. Defensemen Sean Durzi and Drew Doughty contributed six goals and 34 assists from the point to further boost the attack.

Although the offense was excellent, the Kings’ defense fell short this season, surrendering 3.39 goals per game.

While the rest of the team underperformed, Michael Anderson and Drew Doughty collaborated for 4.5 defensive point shares, which allowed opponents to easily find open shots on goal.

Moreover, Jonathan Quick, the goalie, performed poorly, recording a 3.41 goals-against average on 625 shots and a.885 save percentage.

The total went UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles’ last 7 matches.
The Los Angeles Kings are 5-1 SU in their previous 6 meetings.
The Kings are 0-9 SU in their last 9 games with the Colorado Avalanche.

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Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Predictions 12/29/2022

Despite their offensive failing and averaging only 2.91 goals per game, the Avalanche are enjoying a solid season.

While defenseman Cale Makar and Devon Toews contributed 10 goals and 40 assists from the point, Mikko Rantanen, Artturi Lehkonen, and J.T. Compher produced 38 goals and 47 assists while the rest of the offense underperformed.

Alex Newhook and Logan O’Connor, who both play important roles in the attacking line but only contributed 12 goals and 10 assists so far this season, are hoping to step up.

Although the Avalanche’s offense underperformed, its defense excelled, surrendering only 2.70 goals per game overall and 10 goals in their previous five games.

To give depth to the group, Erik Johnson and Josh Manson combined for 3.2 defensive point shares, while Makar and Toews have 4.9 defensive point shares and 103 blocked shots.

Additionally, Alexandar Georgiev was outstanding in goal, stopping 764 of 764 shots for a.921 save percentage and 2.48 goals against average.

The total went UNDER in 9 of the Avalanche’s last 10 matches.
The Colorado Avalanche is 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches.
The total went UNDER in 10 of Colorado’s last 14 matches against Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche. The NHL pick for this game is the Colorado Avalanche. This will be a fantastic game between two Western Conference teams who are ready to advance.

The Avalanche want to take control of this game on their own rink while the Kings are trying to pull off an upset.

With a solid showing on their home rink, the Avalanche ought to prevail. The Colorado Avalanche will win to a predicted score of 5-3.

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