Avalanche vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - Dec. 29 | Rock 101

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.

Before watching this matchup, here is a peek at which squad we think will bring home the victory in Monday's action on the ice.

In the last 10 contests, the Kings are 4-4-2 while putting up 27 total goals (five power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.7%). They have given up 21 goals.

Avalanche vs. Kings Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Avalanche 4, Kings 1.

Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-242)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

The Avalanche are 3-7-10 in overtime games as part of a 28-2-7 overall record.
Colorado has 19 points (8-1-3) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Avalanche scored only one goal, they won both times.
Colorado has finished 1-1-2 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
The Avalanche are 25-1-5 in the 31 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 55 points).
In the 12 games when Colorado has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 9-0-3 to record 21 points.
When it has outshot opponents, Colorado is 21-1-5 (47 points).
The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 6-1-0 (12 points).

Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have posted a record of 5-9-14 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 16-12-9.
Los Angeles has earned 22 points (9-5-4) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
This season the Kings registered just one goal in 10 games and have gone 1-7-2 (four points).
Los Angeles has nine points (4-5-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Kings have scored more than two goals 17 times, earning 28 points from those matchups (11-0-6).
This season, Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games and picked up 19 points with a record of 8-5-3.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 9-9-5 (23 points).
The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Kings finished 7-2-4 in those matchups (18 points).

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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