The Colorado Avalanche (23-2-7, first in the Western Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Seattle Kraken (12-12-6, 13th in the Western Conference), on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. ET on TNT.

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Here's our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Tuesday's game.

Over the last 10 games, the Kraken have gone 2-7-1 while putting up 20 goals against 31 goals allowed. On 36 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (13.9%).

Avalanche vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Avalanche 4, Kraken 2.

Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-252)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

The Avalanche have a 23-2-7 record overall, with a 2-7-9 record in games that have required overtime.
Colorado has 15 points (6-1-3) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the one game this season the Avalanche scored just one goal, they won.
Colorado has taken four points from the four games this season when it scored two goals (1-1-2 record).
The Avalanche are 21-1-5 in the 27 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 47 points).
In the 11 games when Colorado has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 8-0-3 to register 19 points.
In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 17-1-5 (39 points).
The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in six games. The Avalanche went 5-1-0 in those contests (10 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken (12-12-6 overall) have posted a record of 5-6-11 in games that have required OT this season.
Seattle has earned 17 points (7-3-3) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
This season the Kraken recorded only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has earned three points (1-3-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Kraken have scored at least three goals 17 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (11-3-3).
This season, Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 14 games has a record of 6-4-4 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 3-7-1 (seven points).
The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Kraken finished 9-4-3 in those contests (21 points).

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