The Colorado Avalanche (15-6-2) take on the Los Angeles Kings (13-4-3) Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Avalanche vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Avs dropped a Saturday night showdown with the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in a shootout. They have lost 2 in a row to lesser foes in the Ducks and Arizona Coyotes, which came Thursday night. Both required OT, and now they have to lace them up 24 hours later against a tough, physical team.
The Kings have been chillin since their 2-1 loss against the Washington Capitals Wednesday. The L snapped a 5-game winning streak. It could have been a case of them looking ahead to this matchup, which means they may be extra motivated to melt the Avs.
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