Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche 4/26/23 – Seattle Kraken will face the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 tied at two wins each. Kraken evened up their series with a 3-2 overtime win in Game 4. They look poised to go head-to-head against defending Stanley Cup champions Colorado Avalanche in this battle of elimination. The Avalanche appeared poised to dominate this series until they dropped Game 4, losing without Cale Makar due to his suspension for Game 5. However, the Colorado Avalanche will be winning this game according to NHL betting forums.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET
Location: Ball Arena Denver, CO
TV: ESPN
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche 4/26/23 Betting Odds
Kraken
Moneyline: +154
Puckline: +1.5 (-165)
Spread: 5.5 over (-120)
Avalanche
Moneyline: -171
Puckline: -1.5 (+145)
Spread: 5.5 under (+109)
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Analysis
The Seattle Kraken have found their stride offensively and have scored 7 goals over their past two games to even up the series. Jaden Schwartz, Alexander Wennberg and Yanni Gourde each have 3 goals and 7 assists from their top 2 lines, but everyone on offense has contributed. Eeli Tolvanen, Jordan Eberle and Brandon Tanev have combined for 3 goals and 3 assists, while Justin Schultz and Jamie Oleksiak from defense have provided 2 more scores and 5 more assists from their points positions to open up an abundance of offense. Defense has struggled against goals recently; 8 goals were scored over 2 games alone. The offense has excelled but defense has fallen behind. Adam Larsson, Vince Dunn and Jamie Oleksiak have led the top two pairings but the rest of their unit has faltered, allowing Avalanche players to find open shots on goal with ease. Philipp Grubauer has been the highlight of this campaign with 120 saved shots out of 131 shots he’s faced.
The Colorado Avalanche enter Game 5 tied in their series with their offense dominating. Scoring 11 goals over 3 games and 8 over the past two. Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen have combined for eight goals and six assists to lead their respective lines, but all 4 offensive units have taken steps forward this series. Evan Rodrigues, J.T. Compher, and Alex Newhook have contributed one goal and 6 assists while Devon Toews from defense has contributed one goal and 3 assists from his point position, providing vital assistance on offense. This series has seen impressive offense, but their defense has faltered miserably; allowing 12 goals, with 7 coming over the past 2 games alone. Devon Toews and Samuel Girard have led their top pairings admirably but other members of their unit have struggled, allowing the Kraken to find open shots on net with ease. Cale Makar will miss Game 5 due to suspension, while Alexandar Georgiev has struggled throughout the series by allowing 12 goals on 131 shots.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle’s last 7 games. Seattle are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado. Seattle are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Central Division division. Seattle are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games played on a Wednesday.
Colorado are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado’s last 8 games against Seattle. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle. Colorado are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division. Colorado are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games played in April.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Free Pick
Game 5 will mark the Avalanche’s first home playoff game without Cale Makar and it may seem likely that they’d fall to the Kraken to gain control of this series but as predicted by the NHL betting lines they will come out victorious from home ice and control this game.
Free Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+145)
