In a series that many suspected to be a landslide in the NHL playoffs bracket, the matchup between Seattle and Colorado has turned out to be a very competitive series. The NHL schedule only has two games on the slate tonight, so all eyes will be on this game five contest.
Both teams are averaging three goals per game in these playoffs. So fans can expect a high-pace and highly offensive matchup tonight. Keep that in mind when making your Kraken vs Avalanche betting picks.
The puck drop for this game five is scheduled for 9:30 pm ET on ESPN in Colorado.
Kraken vs. Avalanche Odds
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Information
Settle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche
Location of the game: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado.
Date & Time: April 26, 2023, 9:30 pm ET.
How to Watch: ESPN
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Recent Scores
Kraken: Won game four in overtime 3-2 to even the series at two games a piece.
Avalanche: After winning games two and three, they lost in overtime in game four as the series is now tied at two.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Analysis
Kraken Aim to Slow Down Avalanche
The Seattle Kraken schedule may have looked grim at the start of the NHL playoffs but has quickly turned into a situation that they would have every time. They are tied at two games apiece against the defending Stanley Cup champions.
The Kraken are not looked at as one of the top NHL teams, but they are certainly playing like it. Forward, Jaden Schwartz has been Mr. Consistent during these playoffs. He has two goals and two assists in the four games of this series. His play is a direct result of the Kraken’s success in the playoffs.
If the Kraken want to make the next step and pull away from Colorado, they will have to lean on goalie, Philipp Grubauer. He has a 2-2 record with a .916 save percentage and a 2.76 goals-against average. He will be asked to steal a game if Seattle is to make a push to win the series.
Colorado Must Handle Adversity
After taking a commanding 2-1 series lead, the Avalanche found themselves tied 2-2 after an overtime loss in game four in Seattle. All season long, the Colorado Avalanche standings were near the top of the NHL. They are a dangerous team with many weapons to win games.
Star forward, Nathan MacKinnon has been stellar for this group. He has four points in four games this postseason with a plus-four rating. His impact on the ice is felt throughout the Colorado locker room. It is no surprise when you see this team play as to why they were near the top of the NHL standings.
While Jack Johnson and Darren Helm are day-to-day on the NHL injury report, there is another massive missing piece for the Avalanche in game five. Colorado is one of the NHL teams this postseason to have been served a suspension to an individual player.
Defenseman Cale Makar has been suspended one game for a hit he game in game four. His absence will surely sway some fans when looking at the Kraken vs Avalanche betting situation.
Updates
The Kraken have just forward Jared McCann on the injury report and are expected to start goaltender Philipp Grubauer in game five.
The Avalanche will be without defenseman Jack Johnson (lower body), forward Darren Helm (undisclosed), and defenseman Cale Makar (suspension) for game five. Alexander Georgiev is expected to start game five.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
It is important before making your Kraken vs Avalanche betting picks to know and understand the NHL odds for game five.
Moneyline: Colorado is the Moneyline favorite at -180 odds, while the Kraken are the underdog at +160.
Spread: The point spread is -1.5 with +150 odds for the Avalanche and +1.5 with -170 odds for the Kraken.
Over/Under: The over/under for the matchup is set at six. The over odds are +100 while the under odds are -120.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Prediction
This game looks to come down to the wire. No Cale Makar for Colorado makes the Avs susceptible to issues on the defensive side of the puck. Expect a close game for game five with plenty of scoring, with both of these offenses showing no signs of slowing down.
Colorado pulls out a close game, but scoring is at the forefront once again.
- Pick: Avalanche ML -180, Over 6 goals +100
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