Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche 4/30/2023 Analysis, Predictions and Picks
West 1st Round – Game 7, Series tied 3-3
The Seattle Kraken are headed to game seven against the Colorado Avalanche after a tough 4-1 loss in game six ended their two-game winning streak. Philipp Grubauer, who has been a top performer for Seattle all season, struggled in the net, allowing three goals on 38 shots in just over 58 minutes of play. The offense was lackluster as well, with Vince Dunn being the only player to provide any spark with one goal and three shots in over 20 minutes of ice time.
Despite the loss, Seattle has had a solid offensive performance throughout the season, averaging 3.52 goals per game on 30.5 shots, while also boasting a reliable defense that has allowed just 3.07 goals per game. Jared McCann has been a standout for the Kraken offense with 70 points and a team-high 40 goals on 210 shots. Additionally, Vince Dunn leads the team with 50 assists this season.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games on the road against Colorado.
- The Kraken is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
- The Seattle Kraken is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games played on a Sunday.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche 4/30/2023 Analysis, Predictions and Picks
The Colorado Avalanche is coming off a blowout win in game six to keep their season alive. Alexandar Georgiev was dominant in the net, giving up only one goal on 23 shots to post a .957 save percentage. Artturi Lehkonen led the Colorado offense with two goals on five shots in just over 21.5 minutes on the ice, while Mikko Rantanen made a goal and one assist.
The Avalanche have been an offensive powerhouse this season, averaging 3.34 goals on 33.3 shots, while their defense has been equally impressive, allowing only 2.72 goals per game on 31 shots. Nathan McKinnon leads the way for the Avalanche offense with 111 points and a team-leading 69 assists, while Mikko Rantanen has scored 55 goals on 306 total shots.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 5 games at home against Seattle.
- Colorado is 15-5 SU in their last 20 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The Avalanche is 12-6 SU in their last 18 games with an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche. The NHL pick for this game is the Colorado Avalanche. In an intense series that has seen both teams exchange wins, the Colorado Avalanche took command in game six with a dominating performance. With the series now tied at 3-3, the Avalanche have momentum on their side and are expected to carry it into the decisive game seven on Sunday. The game will be played on Colorado’s home ice, where they have a strong track record this season. It’s likely that the Avalanche will take advantage of this home-ice advantage and come out with a win to advance to the next round. My prediction is that the Avalanche will win convincingly, with a score of 4-1 in their favor.
NHL Starting Time: 9:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
TV: TNT
NHL Odds: Colorado Avalanche -220
NHL Totals: 6.0
