Avalanche vs. Kings prediction: Colorado favored to win Game 4 [2026]
Get Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings predictions for NHL Sunday.

The Los Angeles Kings will take on the Colorado Avalanche in the 2026 NHL Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, starting at 4:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Avalanche vs. Kings Game 4 matchup.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Avs vs. Kings prediction: Who will win Game 4?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Avalanche and Kings, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 60% chance of beating the Kings in Game 4 of the series.
According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Avalanche vs. Kings Game 4 odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+145) | +1.5 (-160) |
| Moneyline | -172 | +150 |
| Total | o5.5 (-118) | u5.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Kings picks and best bet for Game 4
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Kings +1.5 | -160 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +150 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +102 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kings +1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Avalanche vs. Kings player props
Who will score a goal in Avalanche vs. Kings?
According to our model, Adrian Kempe is most likely to score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Kings.
Our projections give Kempe a 33.7% chance of scoring a goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the star is a 7.1% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Martin Necas | 30.6% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 30.5% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 27.0% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 24.2% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 22.9% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 33.7% |
| Artemi Panarin | 31.0% |
| Quinton Byfield | 27.4% |
| Alex Laferriere | 26.6% |
| Trevor Moore | 20.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Martin Necas | 6.8% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 5.7% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 4.8% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 4.5% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 4.4% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 7.1% |
| Artemi Panarin | 6.4% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.7% |
| Alex Laferriere | 5.2% |
| Trevor Moore | 3.8% |
Avs vs. Kings Game 4 updates and essential details
Sunday's Game 4 between the Kings and Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM ET/1:30PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Avalanche and Kings, reached the 2026 NHL Playoffs, which consists of four 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 four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Kings in Sunday's NHL matchup.
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