The Kraken will play the Avalanche on Thursday, April 16th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 10:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Seattle Kraken take on the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Seattle Kraken now have a 84.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Colorado Avalanche starting this game with a 99.00 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Seattle Kraken - The Seattle Kraken start this game with a 15-19-6 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Seattle Kraken rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Colorado Avalanche - The Colorado Avalanche head to the first puck drop with a 25-9-6 record as a home team, putting them 3rd in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 12th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Seattle Kraken rank 23rd (226) for goals scored. The Colorado Avalanche currently sit 1st (300) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Seattle Kraken rank 9th (261) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Colorado Avalanche have allowed 203 goals this season, resulting in a 24th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Seattle Kraken have a 2-6 shootout win-loss record, with the Colorado Avalanche sporting a 4-6 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Seattle Kraken have a 34-36-11 record and the Colorado Avalanche hold a 54-16-11 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Seattle Kraken clash with Colorado Avalanche on April 16th, 2026...
Kraken stand at 34-36-11, with a 0.420 win percentage and 79 points...
Avalanche hold a mighty 54-16-11 record, boasting a 0.667 win percentage and 119 points...
In the final stretch of the season, every point matters for playoff seedings...
We've provided each team's standings below. Get ready to bet on NHL hockey...
The tables below contain the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets for this matchup...
Whether you choose BetRivers or BetMGM, may the odds be ever in your favor...
Seattle Kraken must summon their strength to take on the formidable Colorado Avalanche...
Will the Kraken rise to the challenge or be crushed beneath the Avalanche's power?
Stay tuned to witness this epic battle unfold on the icy battlefield of the NHL...
Bet wisely and may the magic of hockey guide your wagers to victory!
Best Kraken at Avalanche Odds
| Underdog Seattle Kraken | Favorite Colorado Avalanche |
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| Underdog Seattle Kraken | Favorite Colorado Avalanche |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Colorado Avalanche are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Seattle Kraken are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Colorado Avalanche are -1.5 +120 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Seattle Kraken are +1.5 -145 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Kraken
Avalanche
4/16/26 10:08pm EDT | +165-200 |
- Seattle Kraken bettors risk $100 to win $165 at +165 odds. The implied probability for Seattle Kraken is 37.74%.
- Colorado Avalanche bettors risk $100 to win $50 at -200 odds. The implied probability for Colorado Avalanche is 66.67%.
Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Kraken
Avalanche
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/16/26 10:08pm EDT | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Avalanche
Total Goals
STL at COL 4/16/26 10:08pm EDT | 3.5 o -1253.5 u -110Bet |
Kraken
Total Goals
STL at COL 4/16/26 10:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1202.5 u -115Bet |
Brock Nelson
To Score 3 Goals
STL at COL 4/16/26 10:08pm EDT | Yes +5000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Valeri Nichushkin
To Score 3 Goals
STL at COL 4/16/26 10:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p - Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 55 | 16 | 11 | 0.671 | 121 | 51 | 302 | 203 | +99.0 | 26-9-6 | 29-7-5 | 4-6 | 7-2-1 | W3 |
| e - Seattle Kraken | 82 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 0.415 | 79 | 32 | 226 | 263 | -37.0 | 19-17-5 | 15-20-6 | 2-6 | 2-8-0 | L3 |
Seattle Kraken & Colorado Avalanche Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Seattle Kraken Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Seattle Kraken YR: futures available
Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Avalanche | +135 Bet |
Seattle Kraken & Colorado Avalanche Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 at 10:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.