Last Updated on April 22, 2023 11:55 am by Anthony Rome
Avalanche vs. Kraken Prediction & Odds
The Avalanche and Kraken will have their Western Conference Quarterfinals first round matchup shift to Seattle, WA on Saturday night when the two teams meet for Game 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Which side is the smart bet to take a one-game series lead with a victory tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
023 Colorado Avalanche (-155) at 024 Seattle Kraken (+135); o/u 6
10:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 22, 2023
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
TV: TBS
Avalanche vs. Kraken Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 63% of bets are on the Avalanche moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Colorado Avalanche DFS SPIN
Cale Makar logged an assist, four shots on goal, six hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday’s 3-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2. Makar had a shot tipped in by Artturi Lehkonen for the Avalanche’s first goal. Prior to Thursday, Makar had gone three games without a point, and he missed seven contests in that span with a lower-body injury. He’s still eating big minutes in the playoffs, and Makar will likely dictate the tempo from the back end as the Avalanche look to pull ahead in the series with Game 3 on Saturday.
Seattle Kraken DFS SPIN
Philipp Grubauer stopped 38 of 41 shots in Thursday’s 3-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2. Grubauer was steady for a second straight game, but a pair of goals in a span of 48 seconds in the second period quickly erased the Kraken’s two-goal lead. Devon Toews then added a third tally on a rebound in the third period to complete the comeback for the Avalanche. The good news for the Kraken is that Grubauer’s play is helping them keep pace in a series that’s tied at one game apiece. They’ll head home for the next two contests, though Climate Pledge Arena hasn’t been friendly to Grubauer this season — he went 8-9-2 with a 3.06 GAA and an .886 save percentage in 22 outings on home ice.
Avalanche vs. Kraken NHL Betting Trends
Underdog is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings
Road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
Avalanche are 120-56 in their last 176 overall
Avalanche are 38-13 in their last 51 road games
Kraken are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning % above .600
Avalanche vs. Kraken NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 6-0 in the last six meetings between these two teams, is 3-1-1 in the Avalanche’s last five games overall and is 3-1-1 in Colorado’s last five Western Conference matchups. The under is also 5-0 in the Kraken’s last five games overall, is 5-0 in their last five games versus Western Conference foes and is 4-1 in their last five games playing on one day of rest.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: AVALANCHE/KRAKEN UNDER 6