Valeri Nichushkin is having a strong season for the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche, on pace to clear 50 points for the third time in his career.
He has done his best work on the road, and my Avalanche vs. Kings predictions expect that to continue in Los Angeles.
Let’s dive deeper into my NHL picks for Monday, March 2.
Avalanche vs Kings prediction
Avalanche vs Kings best bet: Valeri Nichushkin Over 0.5 points (-105)
Valeri Nichushkin has hit the scoresheet in 16 of 25 away games, good for a 64% clip.
The caliber of opponent hasn’t affected his production. He has recorded a point in the same percentage of road games against Top-16 defenses as Bottom-16 defenses.
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar recently moved Artturi Lehkonen to the second line, alongside Nichushkin and Brock Nelson. That’s a positive, as he’s seen an uptick in points per game and shots per game (2.1 to 2.9) with Lehkonen by his side.
The Kings have allowed 22 goals over the last five games, making this a favorable spot for Nichushkin to produce.
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Avalanche vs Kings same-game parlay
Cale Makar has generated just six shots on goal over his last four games against Los Angeles. The Kings are excellent at closing on the points and taking away shooting lanes, forcing Makar to rely on his playmaking. He has five assists spanning the past four meetings with the Kings.
Nathan MacKinnon leads the league in goals and has exited the Olympic break firing at will, generating 14 shots on 19 attempts. He should find the net sooner rather than later with that kind of volume.
Avalanche vs Kings SGP
- Valeri Nichushkin Over 0.5 points
- Cale Makar Over 0.5 assists
- Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal
Avalanche vs Kings odds
- Moneyline: Avalanche -170 | Kings +145
- Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+140) | Kings +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (-115)
Avalanche vs Kings trend
Valeri Nichushkin has points in five consecutive road games. Find more NHL betting trends for Avalanche vs. Kings.
How to watch Avalanche vs Kings
| Location | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Monday, March 2, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ALT2, FDSN West |
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