Avalanche vs. Kraken Prediction and Odds - Apr 24, 2023

The Seattle Kraken take on the Colorado Avalanche in the 2023 NHL Playoffs at Climate Pledge Arena on Monday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the National Hockey League's postseason elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

Sixteen teams, including the Avalanche and Kraken, reached the 2023 NHL Playoffs, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins progressing to the next round.

Dimers' top betting picks for Avalanche vs. Kraken, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Kraken?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Avalanche-Kraken NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Avalanche a 57% chance of defeating the Kraken.

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Avalanche vs. Kraken Current Odds

• Puck Line: Kraken +1.5 (-200), Avalanche -1.5 (+176)
• Moneyline: Kraken +130, Avalanche -150
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+100/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kraken are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Avalanche, with -200 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +176.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +130, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -150, where you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kraken (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Kraken

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 @ +176 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Kraken @ +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 6 @ +100 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you make better investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Kraken are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Avalanche -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Kraken moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Avalanche vs. Kraken Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Avalanche-Kraken matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Avalanche vs. Kraken Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Kraken? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Kraken.

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According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Kraken.

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon a ** chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 44.9% chance of netting an anytime goal**.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 9.0% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 8.2% probability
• Cale Makar: 4.7% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 3.9% probability
• J.T. Compher: 3.8% probability

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 5.8% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 4.5% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 4.4% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 4.2% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 44.9% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 39.7% probability
• Cale Makar: 25.9% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 22.8% probability
• J.T. Compher: 22.8% probability

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 30.3% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 24.4% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 23.4% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 22.1% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 20.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before Avalanche vs. Kraken on Monday April 24, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Kraken 2023 Game Info

Monday's matchup between the Kraken and Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Monday April 24, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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