Kings vs Avalanche Picks and Prediction – 3/28/2025

The Los Angeles Kings (40-21-9) are set to face the Colorado Avalanche (44-25-3) at Ball Arena on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with the puck dropping at 10:00 PM EDT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. ​Get in on all the hockey action with our free NHL picks.

The Kings are currently second in the Pacific Division, trailing the Vegas Golden Knights. They have a 14-18-5 record on the road this season. Forward Adrian Kempe leads the team with 29 goals and 58 points, while captain Anze Kopitar has contributed 39 assists. In their previous matchup against the Avalanche on November 13, 2024, the Kings fell 4-2. ​

The Avalanche are leading the Central Division with a 24-10-2 home record. Superstar center Nathan MacKinnon tops the team with 29 goals and an impressive 107 points, including 78 assists. The Avalanche have been strong offensively, averaging 3.34 goals per game. ​Colorado has won their last three and have been especially good at home, where they just dismantled the Detroit Red Wings 5-2. Cale Makaris another difference maker on the Avalanche. Makar has been a fantastic player in his own right, totaling 55 assists and amassing 82 total points on the season. Both sides are legit contenders.

This is poised to be another marquee matchup between the Kings and Avalanche. Ultimately, we want to be on the side with the best player, momentum, and on their home ice. In this instance we will pay the price to back Colorado. We still like a bet on the Avalanche to secure a big home victory, by a score of 4-3.