Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche 4/26/2023 – The Seattle Kraken and the Colorado Avalanche will enter one of the most exciting NHL postseason games. Both teams will square off from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The Kraken are just playing their second season as a franchise but they have already made it to the postseason. The Colorado Avalanche is not making this an easy journey for Seattle, but they are struggling at the same time. The NHL playoff bracket is updated online as these teams clash in this important game.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche 4/26/2023
When: Wednesday, April 26, 9:30 PM ET
Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
TV: ESPN
Stream: NHL.TV
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche 4/26/2023 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | +1.5 (-165) | 5.5 o (-120) | +154 |  |
| Avalanche | -1.5 (+145) | 5.5 u (+109) | -171 | |
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— x – Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) April 26, 2023
Seattle Kraken
Seattle is coming off a pretty impressive season and they have been at their best this time. Despite being a new team, the Kraken did well to make it to the playoffs. Seattle rebounded well and broke their losing skid to equalize this series against the Avalanche. With three games remaining, the Kraken will need to win two. Seattle will bank on their powerful offense to get some early goals against the Colorado Avalanche. However, they need to build on their defense.
Players to watch: Justin Schultz D 14 1, 26 4, 40), 5, Jaden Schwartz C 14 2, 26 2, 40), 4, Alex Wennberg C 14 1, 26 2, 40), 3
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche is currently sitting in the same situation and they must win to hold the upper hand in this series. Colorado was taken by surprise against the Kraken but they scored eight goals in their last two. The Avalanche scored two goals last game and gave up three to the Kraken. Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon are the bright spots alongside Artturi Lehkonen. The Avalanche has been a tough team and will not give up with ease.
Players to watch: Mikko Rantanen RW 14 5, 26 1, 40), 6, Devon Toews D 14 1, 26 3, 40), 4, Nathan MacKinnon C 14 2, 26 2, 40), 4
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Predictions
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Kraken
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.
Seattle are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games played on a Wednesday.
Avalanche
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.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Colorado are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games played in April.
Kraken vs Avalanche Betting Picks
Seattle will try not to take it to the next stage but they are predicted as the underdog in this game. The best NHL postseason betting picks are in favor of the Colorado Avalanche to win and cover the spread at home.
Score Prediction: Avalanche 5, Seattle 4.
