The Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings square off for the first game of the season at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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As the action begins for the beginning of the NHL season, here is who we predict will take home the victory in Tuesday’s action.

Avalanche vs. Kings Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Kings 4, Avalanche 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-106)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

The Avalanche had a 49-29-4 record overall, with a 9-6-15 record in contests that went to overtime, last season.
Colorado was 13-7-3 (29 points) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
In the 15 games last season the Avalanche recorded only one goal, they went 1-11-3 (five points).
Colorado took 12 points from the 16 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (5-9-2 record).
The Avalanche scored at least three goals 55 times, and went 46-8-1 in those games (to record 93 points).
In the 34 games when Colorado scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 50 points by finishing 24-8-2.
In the 59 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Colorado was 36-20-3 (75 points).
The Avalanche’s opponent had more shots in 23 games last season. The Avalanche went 13-9-1 in those matchups (27 points).
Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings posted a record of 5-10-15 in overtime contests last season on their way to an overall mark of 48-25-9.
In the 27 games Los Angeles played that were decided by one goal, it picked up 39 points.
In 16 games last season when the Kings finished with just one goal, they picked up four points (1-13-2).
Los Angeles accumulated 17 points (6-8-5) when scoring exactly two goals last season.
The Kings scored more than two goals 48 times, accumulating 89 points (43-2-3).
Last season Los Angeles recorded a lone power-play goal in 26 games, posting a record of 18-7-1.
When outshooting its opponent last season, Los Angeles was 31-15-5 (67 points).
The Kings were outshot by their opponents 32 times last season, and took 36 points from those games.

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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)

Avalanche vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel

When: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
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Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

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