Avalanche vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - Dec. 29

The Colorado Avalanche (28-2-7) host the Los Angeles Kings (16-12-9) at Ball Arena on Monday, Dec. 29 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche have won 13 in a row at home.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Monday's hockey action.

During the last 10 contests for the Kings, their offense has put up 27 goals while their defense has conceded 21 (they have a 4-4-2 record in those games). In 30 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with five goals (16.7% success rate).

Avalanche vs. Kings Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Avalanche 4, Kings 1.

• Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-242)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

• The Avalanche have gone 3-7-10 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 28-2-7.
• Colorado is 8-1-3 (19 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Avalanche scored just one goal, they won both times.
• Colorado has scored two goals in four games this season (1-1-2 record, four points).
• The Avalanche have scored three or more goals 31 times, and are 25-1-5 in those games (to register 55 points).
• In the 12 games when Colorado has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 9-0-3 record (21 points).
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 21-1-5 (47 points).
• The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 6-1-0 (12 points).

Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings have a record of 16-12-9 this season and are 5-9-14 in overtime contests.
• Los Angeles has earned 22 points (9-5-4) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Kings scored just one goal in 10 games and have gone 1-7-2 (four points).
• When Los Angeles has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-5-1 record).
• The Kings have scored more than two goals 17 times, earning 28 points from those matchups (11-0-6).
• This season, Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games and registered 19 points with a record of 8-5-3.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 9-9-5 (23 points).
• The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 7-2-4 to record 18 points.

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Avalanche vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado

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