Last Updated on April 26, 2023 10:05 am by Anthony Rome
Kraken vs. Avalanche Prediction & Odds
The Kraken-Avalanche Western Conference first-round matchup is all tied at two games apiece and is headed back to Denver, CO for Game 5 on Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Will Seattle pull off another upset?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
051 Seattle Kraken (+155) at 052 Colorado Avalanche (-180); o/u 5.5
9:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
TV: ESPN
Kraken vs. Avalanche Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 72% 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.
Seattle Kraken DFS SPIN
Vince Dunn failed to record a point in Game 4 against the Avalanche on Monday, continuing his playoff-pointless streak. Dunn is coming off a career year offensively in which he racked up personal bests in goals (14), assists (50) and power-play points (15) but has been unable to find his stride in the postseason. Despite the slump, Dunn continues to feature with the No. 1 power-play unit and will no doubt be eager to break through in Wednesday’s Game 5.
Colorado Avalanche DFS SPIN
Cale Makar was handed a one-game suspension by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday for interference against Seattle’s Jared McCann in Game 4 on Monday. Makar was assessed a two-minute penalty on the play at the 8:24 mark of the first period in Monday’s 3-2 overtime loss to Seattle. He won’t be eligible to play in Game 5 versus the Kraken on Wednesday. Makar has one goal and two assists in four games this postseason. He could be replaced in the lineup by blueliners Kurtis MacDermid or Brad Hunt, while Devon Toews will probably fill in on the top power-play unit.
Kraken vs. Avalanche NHL Betting Trends
Underdog is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings
Road team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings
Kraken are 10-4 in their last 14 road games
Avalanche are 121-57 in their last 178 overall
Kraken vs. Avalanche NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 7-1 in the last eight meetings between these two teams and is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Colorado. The under is also 6-1 in the Kraken’s last seven games overall, is 4-0 in their last four road games and is 6-1-1 in their last eight games when facing an opponent with a winning record. On the other side, the under is 3-0-1 in the Aves’ last four home games, is 13-4-2 in their last 19 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game and is 3-1-1 in their last five games playing on one day of rest.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: KRAKEN/AVALANCHE UNDER 5.5