Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche 4/20/23 – Seattle Kraken will head on the road and meet Colorado Avalanche for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at Ball Arena. Seattle had a record of 47-28-8 while Colorado earned 51-25-7 records during their respective campaigns – leading off with Seattle having a 1-0 edge so far in their postseason contests. The latest NHL betting odds are in favor of the home team to come out on top of this match.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche
Date & Time: Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET
Location: Ball Arena Denver, CO
TV: ESPN
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche 4/20/23 Betting Odds
Kraken
Moneyline: +179
Puckline: +1.5 (-155)
Total: 6 over (+104)
Avalanche
Moneyline: -199
Puckline: -1.5 (+135)
Total: 6 under (-115)
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Analysis
Seattle Kraken were victorious over Avalanche in Game 1 by scoring 3-1 win, earning 4 penalty minutes during this contest, but having an overall solid performance. Additionally, they had three power play opportunities but weren’t able to score. Of their 30 shots on goal in game time, three resulted in goals. Seattle Kraken opponents have attempted a total of 236 power play tries and have scored 55 goals through those attempts. Their opponents have attempted 2,215 shots against them with an overall save percentage of 0.886 while Seattle itself has taken 2,497 shots and boasts an 11.6% shooting percentage. At even strength, Seattle Kraken have allowed 197 goals while scoring 241. Through 243 power play opportunities they have scored 48 times with their attempts – this gives them an efficiency rating of 19.75%. Seattle Kraken have amassed 100 points this season and their points percentage stands at 0.610. They have scored 289 goals while only conceding 252. Philipp Grubauer will serve as goaltender in this game. Over his 308 career games, Grubauer has amassed an overall win-loss record of 144-106-30 and started 277 matches.
Game 1 saw Colorado Avalanche attempt two power plays without success and were only able to score once out of 35 shots they attempted on goal. Colorado has attempted 2,727 shots and achieved a shot percentage of 10.05% while allowing their opponents 2,539 attempts. Their penalty kill rate on power play opportunities stood at 79.27% and their save percentage stood at 91.20%. They have amassed 257 power play opportunities and boast a power play rate of 24.90%, scoring 210 goals at even strength and 64 with additional men on the ice. Colorado Avalanche have allowed 223 goals this season – 172 at even strength and 51 shorthanded – with 274 total goals, 107 points, and an outstanding points percentage of 0.660. Alexandar Georgiev can often be seen protecting the net. With 5,153 saves out of 5,652 shots taken and an incredible save percentage of 0.912, this veteran goaltender stands out.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games. Seattle are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games. Seattle are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Colorado. Seattle are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. Seattle are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado’s last 9 games. Colorado are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 5 games against Seattle. Colorado are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. Colorado are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado’s last 12 games played in April.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Free Pick
The Kraken have shown they can challenge the Avalanche and look to take an early lead in this series with another upset victory. Unfortunately for them though, Colorado are considered one of the premier teams in Western Conference, so the NHL betting forums expect an aggressive effort by them as they aim to secure control in a dominant performance against them in Game 2.
Free Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+135)
