Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche predictions, Apr 23, 2026

Apr 22, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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The upcoming NHL clash on April 23, 2026, features the Los Angeles Kings hosting the Colorado Avalanche at the Staples Center. Recent form indicates a stark contrast between the two teams: the Kings have struggled, securing only one win in their last five outings, while the Avalanche are riding an impressive five-game winning streak.

The Kings will look to address their recent shortcomings, particularly in defensive consistency, as they face a formidable Avalanche offense that has been firing on all cylinders. Colorado’s ability to capitalize on power play opportunities and their strong forechecking tactics could pose significant challenges for Los Angeles, which has struggled to maintain puck possession.

Bookmakers favor the Avalanche with odds of 2.01 for an away win compared to 3.17 for the Kings at home, reflecting the probabilities of a 29.2% chance for a home win, 22.5% for a draw, and 48.2% for an away victory. Based on these odds, a predicted final score of 2:3 highlights the expectation of a tightly contested match, yet ultimately favors the visitors. While the Kings will aim for an upset at home, the Avalanche’s current form suggests they enter this matchup as the clear favorites.

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Los Angeles
30.2%		 Draw
22.7%		 Colorado
47.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Colorado Avalanche: 23.16% Los Angeles Kings: 0.66%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 3.09 4.12 2.03
betsson 3.2 4.05 2.02
MarathonBet 3.04 4.52 2.08
WilliamHill 2.9 4 1.95
Pinnacle 3.49 4.19 1.88

Latest Results

21.04.26 Colorado Avalanche – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1 OT
19.04.26 Colorado Avalanche – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1
16.04.26 Calgary Flames – Los Angeles Kings – 3:1
14.04.26 Vancouver Canucks – Los Angeles Kings – 4:3 OT
13.04.26 Seattle Kraken – Los Angeles Kings – 3:5		 21.04.26 Colorado Avalanche – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1 OT
19.04.26 Colorado Avalanche – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1
16.04.26 Colorado Avalanche – Seattle Kraken – 2:0
14.04.26 Calgary Flames – Colorado Avalanche – 1:3
13.04.26 Edmonton Oilers – Colorado Avalanche – 1:2 penalties

Facts

  • Colorado Avalanche leads series 2-0. Second leg.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 0.
  • Los Angeles has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Colorado is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Recently, Los Angeles has had a series of away games.
  • Colorado is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • We predict that Colorado will win today’s game, with odds of 2.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 16 matches, and goals 43:77. (average 2.2:3.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Los Angeles won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 22:35. (average 2.2:3.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.04.26 Colorado Avalanche – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1 OT
    19.04.26 Colorado Avalanche – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1
    02.03.26 Los Angeles Kings – Colorado Avalanche – 2:4
    29.12.25 Colorado Avalanche – Los Angeles Kings – 5:2
    07.10.25 Los Angeles Kings – Colorado Avalanche – 1:4

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/8-finals

    1 Colorado Avalanche (1) Los Angeles Kings (8) 2 : 0
    2 Dallas Stars (2) Minnesota Wild (3) 1 : 1
    3 Vegas Golden Knights (4) Utah Mammoth (6) 1 : 1
    4 Edmonton Oilers (5) Anaheim Ducks (7) 1 : 0
    5 Carolina Hurricanes (1) Ottawa Senators (6) 2 : 0
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins (7) Philadelphia Flyers (8) 0 : 2
    7 Buffalo Sabres (2) Boston Bruins (5) 1 : 1
    8 Tampa Bay Lightning (3) Montreal Canadiens (4) 1 : 1

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.6 (23.16%)

    2. Carolina Hurricanes: 4.3 (19.39%)

    3. Tampa Bay Lightning: 10 (8.34%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10.5 (7.94%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.58%)

    6. Montreal Canadiens: 14 (5.96%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.56%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 15 (5.56%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 17 (4.9%)

    10. Philadelphia Flyers: 29 (2.87%)

    11. Ottawa Senators: 36 (2.32%)

    12. Boston Bruins: 41 (2.03%)

    13. Utah Mammoth: 46 (1.81%)

    14. Pittsburgh Penguins: 76 (1.1%)

    15. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

    16. Los Angeles Kings: 126 (0.66%)

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