Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Odds and Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 3 Picks for Today, 04/23/26

Game 3 between the Colorado Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings is set to take place in California, and it feels like a must-win situation for the Kings. Colorado managed to secure victories on their home ice, but its offence hasn’t quite found its rhythm yet. They have only scored four goals in the first two games. While we can credit Los Angeles’ goaltending for keeping things competitive, this series really shouldn’t be as close as it currently is.

The Kings have struggled on home ice this season, but perhaps things will change in the postseason. Their inability to score goals has been evident in the first two games, and they will need more from their supporting players. With the advantage of playing at home, they might benefit from more favourable matchups. The total for the game is set at 5.5, which seems reasonable, but there is a chance that scoring opportunities could increase. We’re betting on the Over, hoping for a night filled with high-danger scoring chances.

Avalanche vs Kings Game 3 prediction: Over 5.5 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number or better.