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Avalanche vs. Kings odds, prediction: 2026 NHL playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model
TL;DR
The Colorado Avalanche face the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the 2026 NHL playoffs, with Colorado favored at -279. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET and the over/under is set at 5.5 goals.
Key points
- Avalanche vs. Kings Game 1 in 2026 NHL playoffs
- Colorado favored at -279
- Game starts at 3 p.m. ET
- Over/under set at 5.5 goals
- Avalanche won Central Division
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The 2026 NHL playoffs continue on Sunday, and the first puck drop is Game 1 of the Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings Western Conference playoff series. Colorado won the Central Division at 55-16-11, while Los Angeles claimed the second wild-card spot in the West with a 35-27-20 record.
The best-of-seven series begins with a 3 p.m. ET opening faceoff. Colorado is a -279 favorite (risk $279 to win $100) in the latest Avalanche vs. Kings odds, while the over/under for total goal scored is 5.5. Before making any Kings vs. Avalanche picks,Ā check out the Avalanche vs. Kings predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times. The model enters the final week of the 2025-26 NHL season profitable on top-ratedĀ NHL picksĀ this season, including a +550 return on top-rated money-line picks. Anyone following itsĀ NHL bettingĀ advice atĀ sportsbooksĀ and onĀ betting appsĀ could have seen strong returns.
Now, the model has simulated Avalanche vs. Kings 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NHL picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NHL odds and trends for Kings vs. Avs:
Q&A
What are the odds for the Avalanche vs. Kings Game 1?
The Colorado Avalanche are favored at -279 against the Los Angeles Kings for Game 1.
What time does the Avalanche vs. Kings playoff game start?
The game starts at 3 p.m. ET.
How did the Avalanche and Kings perform in the regular season?
The Avalanche finished with a 55-16-11 record, while the Kings had a 35-27-20 record.