The Colorado Avalanche (2-4-0) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (4-2-0) on Tuesday, October 22nd. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 8:30 ET.
Avalanche vs Kraken
The Colorado Avalanche Are Coming Off A Win
Colorado picked up their second win of the season, defeating the Sharks 4-1. The Avalanche covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, improving their record to 2-4-0. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
Three different players scored for the Avalanche, with Ross Colton leading the way with two goals. Colorado built a 2-0 lead before the Sharks scored late in the first period. The Avalanche added two more goals in the third to secure the win.
The Seattle Kraken Are Coming Off A Win
Seattle improved to 4-2-0 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Flames. The Kraken were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined 3 goals falling short of that number.
After the Flames scored with just 9 seconds left in the first period, Chandler Stephenson tied it up for Seattle at 7:35 in the second. Jordan Eberle then netted the game-winner 48 seconds into overtime.
Colorado Offense Breakdown
Ross Colton led the way for the Avalanche with two goals, including his 5th of the season on a power play and his 6th later in the first period. Joel Kiviranta added his first goal of the year, while Cale Makar netted an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season.
Colorado fired 22 shots on goal and recorded 19 giveaways. Nathan MacKinnon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 9, and Cale Makar added his 10th assist on Colton’s second goal.
Kraken Offense Breakdown
Seattle’s offense came through with a 2-1 victory over the Flames, as Chandler Stephenson netted his first goal of the season on a power play in the second period. Jordan Eberle, who now has five goals this season, scored the game-winner just 48 seconds into overtime.
The Kraken took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Brandon Montour picked up his third assist of the season, while Jared McCann added his fifth assist on Stephenson’s power-play goal.
Colorado Team Defense
Defensively, Colorado gave up a late first-period goal to San Jose, but they shut the Sharks out in the second and third periods, earning a 4-1 win. Justus Annunen made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the Avalanche’s defense added 19 hits and 18 blocks.
Seattle Team Defense
Defensively, the Kraken will look to carry over their performance from last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Flames. Goalie Joey Daccord made 21 saves, posting a 95.5% save percentage. The Kraken’s defense also contributed 3 takeaways and 27 hits. The only goal they allowed came at the 19:51 mark of the first period.
Avalanche vs Kraken Trends
- In their last five road games, Colorado has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Seattle has an puck line record of 2-3 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Kraken have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
Avalanche vs Kraken Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Avalanche to take down the Kraken on the road. With the moneyline currently at -120, I’m placing my bet on the Avalanche straight-up.
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Kraken to cover. Even in the event of a Avalanche victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Kraken should cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
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Last updated:October 22, 2024 Avalanche, Kraken