Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Preview
Betting on today’s Avalanche and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+.
The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Oilers being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Avalanche. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Colorado Avalanche odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Avalanche and Oilers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Avalanche have a record of 2-1. The Avalanche also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 6 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- The Avalanche are 3-2 puck line in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Across the Oilers last ten home games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- The Oilers have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 6-4.
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
Colorado comes into the game with a record of 42-20-5, which puts them in 3rd place in the Western Conference and 2nd place in the Central Division. On the road, the Avalanche are 16-14-5 this season and have won their last two games away from home. Over their last ten games, Colorado has gone 7-3 and has won their last five games.
When playing against other teams in the Western Conference, the Avalanche have gone 28-12 this season. As the underdog, Colorado has a record of 4-6-0, and they have been the favored team in 57 of their 67 games this season. Over their last three games, the Avalanche have gone 3-0, and they have won four straight games when they have been the favorite.
The Avalanche come into the game scoring an average of 3.7 goals per game, putting them 1st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. Looking at how the Avalanche’s offense is performing during power plays, they are 1st in power play goals and 10th in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 52 games this season. His current record stands at 34-15, and his save percentage is 0.982%.
At home this season, the Oilers have been dominant, going 21-8-2 and winning four straight games. In the Pacific Division, Edmonton is in second place and has a record of 13-7. Overall, the Oilers have gone 40-21-3 and are on a two-game winning streak.
Against teams from the Western Conference, the Oilers have gone 23-13 this season. Over their last ten games, Edmonton has gone 7-3. As the favorite, the Oilers have gone 36-16-3 this season.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 6th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 6th in the league. Coming into the game, the Oilers have a 26-13 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 14-7.
Goalie Stuart Skinner gets the start and has made 46 starts this season. His record at this point is 30-13, and his save percentage is 0.917%.
With the Oilers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Tips
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Avalanche (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Mattias Ekholm – Illness – Questionable
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
- Zach Parise – Lower Body – Questionable
- Jonathan Drouin – Lower Body – Questionable
- Gabriel Landeskog – Knee – Out
- Artturi Lehkonen – Illness – Probable
- Pavel Francouz – Groin – Out
- Logan O’Connor – Lower Body – Out
