Colorado Avalanche (8-5-0) vs. Seattle Kraken (5-7-3)
Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken 11/13/23 – Climate Pledge Arena will play host to an intriguing matchup as NHL regular season action commences, featuring Colorado Avalanche with their 8-5-0 record and Seattle Kraken, currently sitting at 5-7-3. Set for Monday November 13th 2023 this game promises to provide fans and bettors alike an exciting battle in Western Conference action – while free hockey analysis provides fans with insight into what awaits them on the ice.
The Colorado Avalanche boast an outstanding offensive lineup. Lead by Mikko Rantanen’s 9 goals and 10 assists across 13 games – earning 19 points at an 18.8% shooting percentage! Additionally, Cale Makar’s versatile playmaking ability has seen him contribute three goals and 13 assists. Nathan MacKinnon adds depth with six goals and nine assists for an Avalanche attack that has proven tough against an inconsistent Kraken defense this season.
Seattle Kraken offensive efforts are led by center Jaden Schwartz, who has scored eight goals and six assists over 15 games with an outstanding shooting percentage of 19.5%. Vince Dunn and Oliver Bjorkstrand also contribute significantly with points and playmaking ability – key components to Seattle Kraken success on offense despite facing off against an Avalanche defense that has proven itself tough at home and on the road.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken 11/13/23 Game Info
| When: | Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Climate Pledge Arena |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev vs. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer
Alexandar Georgiev of the Avalanche has had an uneven season so far, playing 11 games with 7 wins and 4 losses; his goals-against-game average stands at 3.29 and save percentage at 0.887; this will be of particular significance against Kraken’s offensive line; Georgiev must withstand pressure while making timely saves that could prove decisive in winning this matchup.
Philipp Grubauer of the Kraken has faced his share of challenges this season, earning three wins and six losses out of nine matches played. His goals against per game is slightly higher at 3.37 while he boasts a save percentage of 0.891. His performance will be essential in stopping Avalanche’s potent attack; testing both his experience and skill set against one of the league’s more dynamic offenses.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Colorado Avalanche -150, Total Odds: 6.5
Analysis of NHL odds and point spread for Colorado Avalanche versus Seattle Kraken shows they are favored with a moneyline of -150 due to their stronger overall performance and standing within the league. This indicates a greater likelihood of victory given recent form and team strengths. Meanwhile, bookmakers expect an exciting matchup as total odds set at 6.5 with over +104 suggest they expect high scoring action, likely due to both teams scoring goals at rates similar to their predictions, making over an appealing option if looking to capitalize on both teams’ offensive output from both teams.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends
The Avalanche have shown a tendency to score over in four of their last five games, suggesting their strong offensive output. Unfortunately, however, their recent record of 2-5 against the spread (SU) over their past seven contests shows some weakness while their road performance (16-4 SU over 20 games) indicates their comfort with away play.
Seattle Kraken Betting Trends
The Kraken have had mixed results recently, with five of their last six total games going OVER, but only 5-11 SU in their 16 most recent matches. Western Conference opponents have proven a tough opponent over recent weeks (2-8), however their home performance may make for an interesting match-up against Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken 11/13/23 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and betting trends, this game appears destined for high-scoring action with Colorado Avalanche having the edge due to their superior offense and road performance; however, The Kraken should not be underestimated due to their home advantage and ability to score at will.
Bettors seeking top multi-handicapper picks may prefer the Avalanche as the favorite to win, with Kraken covering the spread with ease using a +1.5 puckline. Betting over on total points seems an attractive proposition given both teams’ histories of high scoring contests.
Free Pick and Prediction: Colorado Avalanche 4, Seattle Kraken 3.