Will the move to Crypto.com Arena be enough for the Los Angeles Kings to top the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, April 23?
My top Avalanche and Kings predictions and NHL picks think otherwise. The Avs have dominated the play throughout the first two games of the series, and I’m anticipating the Colorado offense to fill the net in Game 3.
Avalanche vs Kings Game 3 prediction
Avalanche vs Kings best bet: Avalanche moneyline (-155)
Hats off to the Los Angeles Kings for holding the Colorado Avalanche largely in check through the first two games of the series, but the levee breaks in Game 3.
Colorado has driven the play and been the more dangerous team with a 56.2 CF% and 59.3 xGF% at five-on-five, and the Avs have limited the Kings to just two goals, 5.69 expected goals, and 20 high-danger scoring chances through two games.
Additionally, as noted, I’m anticipating the Colorado offense to solve Los Angeles goalie Anton Forsberg in Game 3. His .901 save percentage across 124 games the past four years is solid, but unspectacular, and it’s also far more reflective of the skillset than his .939 mark in Round 1.
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Avalanche vs Kings Game 3 same-game parlay
While I’m anticipating the statistical correction ahead of Forsberg to be a driving force in this Game 3 total going Over the number, Avs starter Scott Wedgewood isn’t going to maintain his own high level of play through the entire series. He’s sporting an equally unsustainable .960 SV% with 3.69 goals saved above expected through two games.
Colorado winger Martin Necas rounds out the same-game parlay, and he’s been held to a single assist despite being on the ice for 4.93 expected goals through two games. So, after hitting 100 points during the regular season, I’m expecting the Czech star to mark the scoresheet on Thursday.
Avalanche vs Kings SGP
- Avalanche -1.5
- Over 5.5
- Martin Necas Over 0.5 points
Avalanche vs Kings Game 3 goal scorer pick
Martin Necas (+195)
Sticking with Colorado winger Martin Necas, he's paced the club in individual expected goals during the series (1.22), and he’s also failed to find the back of the net in five consecutive games dating back to the regular season despite recording 17 shots and eight high-danger scoring chances. After scoring 38 times during the regular season, Necas breaks through and finds the back of the net in Game 3.
Avalanche vs Kings odds for Game 3
- Moneyline: Avalanche -155 | Kings +130
- Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+160) | Kings +1.5 (-200)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-115) | Under 5.5 (-105)
Avalanche vs Kings trend
The Colorado Avalanche have won 14 of their last 15 away games (+12.20 Units / 49% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Avalanche vs. Kings.
How to watch Avalanche vs Kings Game 3
| Location | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
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