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+, with each team heading into the game following a vistory. The Avalanche defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 in a shootout in their most recent outing, while the Kings are coming off a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will win Monday's game.
The Kings have gone 4-4-2 over their last 10 games, scoring 27 goals while giving up 21 in that time. On 30 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (16.7%).
Avalanche vs. Kings Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final score of Avalanche 4, Kings 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-240)
- 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 (28-2-7 overall) have a 3-7-10 record in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 12 games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-1-3 record (good for 19 points).
- In the two games this season the Avalanche scored just one goal, they won both times.
- Colorado has scored exactly two goals in four games this season (1-1-2 record, four points).
- The Avalanche have scored three or more goals 31 times, and are 25-1-5 in those games (to record 55 points).
- In the 12 games when Colorado has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 21 points after finishing 9-0-3.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 21-1-5 (47 points).
- The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Avalanche finished 6-1-0 in those matchups (12 points).
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 16-12-9 record this season and are 5-9-14 in games that have gone to overtime.
- Los Angeles has earned 22 points (9-5-4) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- In 10 games this season when the Kings ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-7-2).
- When Los Angeles has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-5-1 record).
- The Kings have earned 28 points in their 17 games with three or more goals scored.
- Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games this season and has registered 19 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 9-9-5 (23 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents 13 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.
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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 | 27.0 | Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 9th |
| 26th | 16.00% | Power Play % | 13.91% | 31st |
| 1st | 85.85% | Penalty Kill % | 77.60% | 23rd |
Avalanche vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
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