Kraken vs Avalanche Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for NHL Playoffs Game 7 (Don't Expect Fireworks in Do-or-Die Clash)

The 2022-23 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs continue on Sunday, April 30. One of three matchups on the night features the Seattle Kraken and Colorado Avalanche colliding in Game 7 of their series out West.

Kraken vs Avalanche Game 7 Info

• Series: Series tied 3-3
• Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
• Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
• Coverage: TNT

Despite a rowdy Seattle crowd on their side, the Kraken couldn't eliminate the defending Stanley Cup Champions in Game 6. The Avalanche prevailed with a 4-1 victory at Climate Pledge Arena. Defenseman Devon Toews was on fire with a trio of assists while goaltender Alexandar Georgiev only gave up one goal on the 23 shots he faced.

Kraken vs Avalanche Odds & Spread

• All NHL betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: SEA: (+184) | COL: (-225)
• Spread: SEA: +1.5 (-138) | COL: -1.5 (+115)
• Total: 5.5 -- Over: (-128) | Under: (+104)

The Avalanche enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 9:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 5.5 goals with the over being favored at -128 odds. 

Kraken vs Avalanche Betting Trends

• Seattle is 6-1 straight up in its last seven games played on a Sunday.
• Colorado is 15-5 straight up in its last 20 games against the Western Conference.
• The total has hit the under in each of Seattle's last five road games.
• The total has hit the under in nine of Colorado's last 10 games against Seattle.

Kraken vs Avalanche Prediction & Pick

The Avalanche proved why they're the defending champions in Game 6 with a dominant performance. They outshot the Kraken 39-23 and also had the 29-23 advantage in the faceoff circle as well. If it wasn't for Seattle goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopping 35-of-38 shots, the final score could've been more lopsided.

The Avalanche now have all of the momentum and won't let this opportunity pass them by. The Kraken have never been in a Game 7 situation and their performance last outing shows that they aren't ready for the spotlight. Nathan MacKinnon and his teammates know how to close out a series when given the chance, so look for the Avalanche to advance.

Final Score Prediction: Avalanche: 3 | Kraken: 1

Kraken vs Avalanche Best Bet

Taking the Under has been a safe bet in this series and I'm sticking to it in Game 7. After all, the Kraken and Avalanche combined for five or fewer goals in all but one of the previous six games, leading to the Under now hitting in nine of their previous 10 meetings. With Grubauer and Georgiev coming off strong starts, goals will be even tougher to come by.

Even with the Over being favored, history has shown that you shouldn't expect a ton of goals when these teams meet.

Bet: Under 5.5 Goals (+104)

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