Avalanche vs. Kraken Prediction & Odds
The Kraken are one win away from pulling off an upset versus the Avalanche in the first round of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, but will Seattle actually close the series out on Friday night in Game 6?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
007 Colorado Avalanche (-155) at 008 Seattle Kraken (+135); o/u 6
10:00 p.m. ET, Friday, April 28, 2023
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
TV: TNT
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.
Colorado Avalanche DFS SPIN
Cale Makar has served his one-game ban and will be available for Game 6 against the Kraken on Friday. Makar has recorded one goal, two assists and 12 shots through four postseason appearances and will be needed for a must-win Game 6 matchup. The blueliner figures to immediately return to the Avs’ top pairing in addition to linking up with the No. 1 power-play unit.
Seattle Kraken DFS SPIN
Jaden Schwartz notched an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 5. Schwartz has been held off the scoresheet just once in five games in this first-round series. He set up a Morgan Geekie tally in the second period Wednesday. Schwartz has two goals, three assists, 23 shots on net, eight hits and a minus-3 rating in the playoffs.
Avalanche vs. Kraken NHL Betting Trends
Underdog is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings
Road team is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings
Avalanche are 14-4 in their last 18 Conference Quarterfinals games
Kraken are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win
Avalanche vs. Kraken NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 8-1 in the last nine meetings between these two teams, is 4-1 in the Avalanche’s last five games overall and is 5-1 in their last six games versus Pacific foes. The under is also 4-0 in the Kraken’s last four games following a win, is 7-1 in their last eight games overall and is 20-6-1 in their last 27 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: AVALANCHE/KRAKEN UNDER 6
