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Kings vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [12/29/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche predictions for NHL Monday.
The Colorado Avalanche will face the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at Ball Arena on Monday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Kings vs. Avalanche game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Avs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Kings and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Avalanche a 64% chance of defeating the Kings.
According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Kings vs. Avalanche odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-135) | -1.5 (+120) |
| Moneyline | +185 | -225 |
| Total | o5.5 (-130) | u5.5 (+112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Avalanche picks and best bet
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 | -135 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +185 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +112 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kings to win.
Kings vs. Avalanche player props
Who will score a goal in Kings vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 37.8% chance of scoring a goal at Ball Arena, while the star is an 8.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 27.5% |
| Kevin Fiala | 26.5% |
| Alex Laferriere | 22.9% |
| Quinton Byfield | 21.4% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 20.4% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 37.8% |
| Brock Nelson | 29.2% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 28.8% |
| Martin Necas | 27.4% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 26.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 5.4% |
| Kevin Fiala | 5.2% |
| Quinton Byfield | 4.1% |
| Alex Laferriere | 3.9% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 3.8% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 8.0% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 5.7% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 5.7% |
| Brock Nelson | 5.3% |
| Martin Necas | 5.2% |
Kings vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details
Monday's game between the Avalanche and Kings at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Monday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kings vs. Avalanche insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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