Kraken vs Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Todd Cordell - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Todd Cordell • Betting Analyst 12+ years betting experience
Updated: Apr 16, 2026 , 11:23 AM ET • 3 min read

With Colorado more interested in staying healthy for a deep playoff run, our Kraken vs. Avalanche predictions think Seattle can keep it close.

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Match starts: 9 hrs
SEA
27 %
COL
73 %
EXPERT PICK - PUCK LINE
Seattle +1.5 (-155) Seattle +1.5 (-155)
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Photo By - Reuters Connect. Matty Beniers skates with the puck in a game against the Predators.

The Colorado Avalanche have piled up the wins down the stretch, but they haven’t scored much along the way.

With nothing to play for and key pieces likely to sit, my Kraken vs. Avalanche predictions and NHL picks expect the road team to keep this one close.

Kraken vs Avalanche prediction

Kraken vs Avalanche best bet: Kraken +1.5 (-155)

The Colorado Avalanche have still won plenty of late, but the explosive offense hasn’t been there, with the high-powered Avs scoring three goals or fewer in seven consecutive games.

That trend likely continues against the Seattle Kraken. Nathan MacKinnon hinted key Avalanche players could be watching this one from the seats. With nothing to play for, this sets up as a lower-scoring affair.

While Seattle is limping to the finish line, many players are trying to better position themselves for paydays this summer or bigger roles next season.

Expect the Kraken to put forth a competitive effort and keep this close.

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Kraken vs Avalanche same-game parlay

Matty Beniers is centering Bobby McMann and Jordan Eberle on Seattle’s top line. It just so happens that McMann and Eberle rank first and second among Kraken players in goals this season. He has great linemates to make the most of his playmaking ability.

The Avalanche have played in seven straight Unders and are likely to sit most of their best players, leaving less firepower to gain separation or push this game Over the number.

Kraken vs Avalanche SGP

  • Kraken +1.5
  • Matty Beniers Over 0.5 assists
  • Under 6.5

Kraken vs Avalanche odds

  • Moneyline: Kraken +150 | Avalanche -175
  • Puck Line: Kraken +1.5 (-160) | Avalanche -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5

Kraken vs Avalanche trend

The Avalanche have cashed the Under in 14 of their last 20 games for +9.8 units and a 45% ROI. Find more NHL betting trends for Kraken vs. Avalanche.

How to watch Kraken vs Avalanche

Location Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Date Thursday, April 16, 2026
Puck drop 10:00 p.m. ET
TV ESPN

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Todd Cordell is a data-driven betting analyst. He uses numbers to help identify value across a wide variety of sports, with NHL being his specialty. Shot props, in particular, have proven to be a very fruitful market. Todd has served as a betting analyst in the public sphere for many years, most recently with theScore covering the NHL and MLB.

When not writing about sports betting, Todd stays busy analyzing the New Jersey Devils with a fine-tooth comb for InfernalAccess, his Devils-centric blog. Todd attended Sheridan College and graduated in 2014 with a diploma in print journalism.

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