NHL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche (March 2, 2026)
The Colorado Avalanche (39-10-9) face the Los Angeles Kings (24-21-14) at Crypto.com Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Monday's matchup.
- The Avalanche have a 31-27 Puck Line record this season, while the Kings hold a record of 21-38.
The total goals line is set at 5.5, with OVER at -135 and UNDER at +114.
- The Avalanche have a 26-31-1 O/U record this season (meaning 26 games have gone over the total points line, 31 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Kings have a 26-32-1 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Avalanche are averaging 3.79 goals per game this season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Kings are averaging only 2.53 (29th).
- Defensively, the Avalanche are giving up only 2.43 goals per game this season (1st in the league), while the Kings are giving up an average of 2.86 goals (8th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Colorado is averaging 34.2 shots per game this season (1st in the NHL). Meanwhile, Los Angeles is allowing its opposition 27.2 shots per game (12th).
- Flipping that script, the Avalanche are allowing 26.7 shots per game (7th in the NHL), while the Kings are averaging 27.5 shots (19th).
Power Play
- Colorado holds a power play percentage of 14.8%, ranking 32nd in the league this season, while Los Angeles sits 27th with 16.3% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Avalanche have a penalty kill rate of 83.7% (ranked 3rd), easily outperforming the Kings, who sit at 75.7% (28th).
P1 Result
Colorado is +145 to win the first period, while Los Angeles is +220.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 25-12-21 | 14-6-10 | 11-6-11 | 2-4-4 |
| Los Angeles | 16-21-22 | 7-7-15 | 9-14-7 | 2-5-3 |
To Go To Overtime
Monday's matchup is +290 to go to overtime.
- The Avalanche have played in 12 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Kings have appeared in 23.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Avalanche have played in 6 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Kings have appeared in 10.
Last Time They Met
Colorado recorded a 5-2 victory over Los Angeles at Ball Arena when these teams last met on December 29. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Adrian Kempe did all he could for his team, recording 1 assist. The Avalanche have now won four straight at Ball Arena against the Kings.
