The Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings meet in 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 action begins for the beginning of the NHL season, here is who we pick to emerge victorious in Tuesday’s action.

Avalanche vs. Kings Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally 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 (49-29-4 overall) had a 9-6-15 record last season in matchups that needed overtime.
In the 23 games Colorado played that were decided by one goal, it had a 13-7-3 record (good for 29 points).
Looking at the 15 times last season the Avalanche ended a game with only one goal, they had a 1-11-3 record, picking up five points.
Colorado scored exactly two goals in 16 games last season (5-9-2 record, 12 points).
The Avalanche scored three or more goals 55 times, and went 46-8-1 in those games (to record 93 points).
In the 34 games when Colorado recorded a single power-play goal, it went 24-8-2 to record 50 points.
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 contests (27 points).
Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings put up a record of 5-10-15 in overtime games last season on their way to an overall mark of 48-25-9.
Los Angeles picked up 39 points (16-4-7) in its 27 games decided by one goal.
Across the 16 games last season the Kings ended up with only one goal, they picked up four points.
Los Angeles accumulated 17 points (6-8-5) when scoring exactly two goals last season.
The Kings scored at least three goals 48 times, accumulating 89 points (43-2-3).
Last season Los Angeles scored a lone power-play goal in 26 games and picked up 37 points, with a record of 18-7-1.
When it outshot its opponent last season, Los Angeles posted a record of 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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