The Los Angeles Kings host the season opener against the Colorado Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET. The matchup will be on ESPN.
As action begins for the beginning of the NHL season, here is everything you need to get ready for Tuesday’s action.
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche odds and betting lines
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Favorite: Kings (-110)Underdog: Avalanche (-110)Over/under: 5.5Kings vs. Avalanche game info and start timeDate: Tuesday, October 7, 2025Time: 10:30 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPNLive stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Kings stats and trendsThe Kings were a moneyline favorite 54 times last season, and went 34-20 in those games.Los Angeles went 35-20 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -110 or shorter.The Kings have a 52.4% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.Los Angeles and its opponent went over 5.5 combined goals in 41 of 88 games last season.The Kings ranked 14th in the league last season with 249 goals scored (3.0 per game).The Kings allowed 203 total goals (only 2.5 per game), the second-fewest in NHL play.The 37 power-play goals the Kings scored last season ranked 26th in the NHL (on 207 power-play chances).Avalanche stats and trendsThe Avalanche were an underdog in 13 games last season, with five upset wins (38.5%).Colorado won five of its 13 games last season when an underdog by -110 or longer on the moneyline.The Avalanche have a 52.4% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).Colorado’s games last season had more than 5.5 goals 51 of 89 times.The Avalanche were sixth in the NHL in scoring last season (273 goals, 3.3 per game).The Avalanche gave up 231 total goals (2.8 per game), 11th in the NHL.The Avalanche had 58 power-play goals (sixth-most in NHL) on 230 chances.